Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • The talks/exercises were really engaging, but I felt they wanted me to form my own opinions rather than try to sell me an image of the firm.

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

    • Everyone seemed keen to speak to all the attendees and let us ask anything we liked.

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

    • The whole Open Day was geared towards helping us apply to law firms, and specifically Baker & McKenzie.

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

    • I’d say the skills were more towards impressing at an Assessment Centre than actual career skills, but that’s still important - and reflects how artificial some recruitment exercises can be.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Only one day, but well structured to vary talks with exercises and networking sessions.

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

    • I’ve been to several open days but the people here seemed especially happy in their jobs.

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

    • I don’t want to go overboard because it was just an Open Day, but a lot of thought had clearly been put in and all involved seemed to want to answer my questions.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Again, an Open Day doesn’t show everything but they brought in lawyers from as many levels and practice areas as they could.

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

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

    • I was always going to apply for commercial law - it was the firm that was questionable but I’ve decided to apply.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Expenses reimbursed - more than enough for an open day.

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

    • Yes, lots, and with people at every level.

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

    • Friendly people, relaxed atmosphere. I felt able to ask anything I wanted.

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

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

    • Absolutely - one of the most enjoyable events I’ve attended.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

January 2014

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