Pathfinder schemes Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Innovative activities, great people

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

    • Everyone from reception to trainees and partners, the recruitment team and the Silks team were really welcoming and made me feel like part of the firm even on the first day

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

    • We were guided in every activity and durung lunch and on office tours

    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 interview skills and branding workshops were particularly helpful. The commercial awareness workshop didnt provide much new information

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was quite varied but the first day was a bit long

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

    • Most of the activities lined up were really engaging though one or two were slightly more monotonous

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

    • Workshops that provided us with skills that would help in the applications

    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?

    • Talking with people working at the firm was epspecially helpful

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

    • It was a good exposure to the firm but two days is pretty short to really get a good or thorough grasp

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

    • Talking to the trainees was especially helpful

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel and free lodging for people coming from outside London

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

    • Lots of networking with trainees, associates and the recruitment team. To a lesser extent with partners as well

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

    • Cooking with Silks was great

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

    • Sports and pro bono activities as well as socials and trips

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

    • Great fun and well worth the time

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2014

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