Pathfinder Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • Very enjoyable. However, think it was more suited to first year students than those who are in 2nd year of four year degrees.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Treated well. Given plenty of food, water, free gifts etc.

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

    • Didn't have to complete any real work and so support or guidance wasn't really necessary, however everything we did do was explained well.

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

    • Personal branding session was highly relevant for life skills and career aspirations, applicable to any firm

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Given timetable at beginning and this was generally properly adhered to. No real blips.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very enjoyable, fun and friendly

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

    • Difficult as it was only a 2 day 'Pathfinder' scheme, although we were given insight into eg the strategy/vision of the firm which is valuable for future interviews.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Found out quite a lot about the firm itself, but hard in a short time to get a real and completely genuine sense of what working there would be like with regards to how hard they work, hours etc

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Having exposure to lots if different trainees really helped with this.

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

    • Definitely didn't put me off commercial law!!

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Fair reimbursal for travel expenses

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

    • Met plenty of trainees

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very enjoyable cookery evening!

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

    • We heard about different existing networks and sports activities

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Would recommend to first year law students

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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