Law Review

by Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The 3 day insight scheme was highly insightful. It was my first time in a commercial environment and the staff- both lawyers and non-lawyers were friendly and approachable. It was an enjoyable experience which I would recommend.

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

    • Like all Law firms, the lawyers are notoriously busy which is completely understandable. So during my time spent with the trainee solicitor, I felt a little like I was stepping on her toes. Then again, to see how hectic a Law firm can be is probably the most insightful experience you can get!

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The scheme was great for developing commercial awareness as not only did we have a negotiation skills workshop but we had a presentation and interactive workshop guiding us to develop more commercial awareness which, as any aspiring lawyer knows is very difficult to come by!

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

    • Commercial awareness, networking, presentations and negotiation skills- of such a nature which I never had prior to the workshop- are transferrable skills in any work place.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well organised and everything ran very smoothly indeed.

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

    • I feel the scheme struck a nice balance between doing real serious work and meeting young people with similar interests which was fun!

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

    • The scheme was paid and, as such, I felt valued. Normally such insight schemes are unpaid and are primarily for the gain of work experience. The payment aspect was therefore a nice touch.

    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?

    • Witnessing the general busy lives of the solicitors was very insightful of the real world! 'This is the working world people' was a phrase tossed around by the graduate recruitment team.

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

    • There was an atmosphere of approachability and friendliness. The various lunches and networking opportunities organised by BLP provided an ideal opportunity to meet a vast range of Lawyers and trainees from a range of sectors.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The pay was about £150.00 for the three days and travel expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • Lots of networking opportunities, which, if anything, becomes a little tiring!

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

    • Food and drink were provided.

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

    • Some of the trainees discussed the sporting activities available outside of the work place.

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

    • I had a great time and it was very insightful.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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