Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I left the Open Day with a very positive outlook on possible career opportunities within the firm and also with similar firms too. I was welcomed and felt at ease the whole day which seemed to pass quickly. Definitely an opportunity not to miss.

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

    • Baker & McKenzie kept the number of attendants relatively low which ensured that every person at the Open Day was given ample time to communicate with different employees within the firm and was able to get properly involved with the tasks.

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

    • Throughout the day someone from Baker & McKenzie was always available to answer questions about anything that you wanted to ask. The tasks were straightforward, challenging and fun to do with usually a trainee floating around ready to help at any moment if needed. It seemed Baker & McKenzie was keen to make everyone feel as comfortable as possible.

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

    • The skills that were used throughout the day included working within groups time management, presentations, public speaking, negotiating and many more, all of which are important and will relate back to my degree and also in future employment.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The day was very well structured giving plenty of time to gain a really good insight of the firm and also to be able to get an insight form a trainees perspective too. I also allowed a great insight into the types of tasks which are required on assessment days.

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

    • The general atmosphere of the Baker & McKenzie Open Day was professional but with an emphasis of fun, making sure everyone felt comfortable in order to enjoy the day and everything that it had to offer.

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

    • 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?

    • As the insight was only for one day it is difficult to gain a proper understanding of what full-time employment would truly be like however, Baker & McKenzie did the best they could including giving a tour of all the offices led by current Trainees.

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

    • It allowed me to experience the company culture quite well as the Trainees were able to spend much time describing what the company is like and what the work is like.

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

    • It enable me to reaffirm my decision that a career in commercial law is the path I would like to take.

    5/5

    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?

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

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

    • There was a lot mentioned throughout the day about Sports activities and voluntary work that many of the employees at Baker & McKenzie undertook.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

February 2014

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