Open day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I learnt a lot about the firm and application process, and workshops were great practice for similar activities at assessment days.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • 3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Trainees and graduate recruitment officers were always on hand to answer questions.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Understand more about the firm and have decided I will apply for a vacation scheme.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Full day of activities, moving well from one to the next.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Other applicants and trainees were very friendly and helpful

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Helpful tips about application process.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Trainees and associates were very candid about experiences, and tour of building allowed us to see all aspects of firm.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Trainees highlighted the friendly culture of firm and approachable nature of partners, as well as open-door policy.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have decided to apply for a vacation scheme at Baker & McKenzie in the hope of eventually achieving a training contract offer.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Associates and trainees were very welcoming at lunch time event.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Discussed pro bono work and social activities at the firm.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Really good insight into firm and commercial law more generally.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

December 2013

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