Open Day Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I found the insight day very informative and enjoyable. The partners, trainees and other staff were all incredibly friendly and approachable, and I feel that I learnt a lot about the firm.

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

    • I felt that Mayer Brown valued my interest in the firm and wanted to give me a good impression as a potential trainee.

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

    • I received useful guidance on the firm's practice areas, its culture and work/life balance, and was given information on what Mayer Brown looks for in applications for vacation schemes and training contracts.

    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 information will assist me in making decisions as to whether to apply to Mayer Brown and what to include in an application.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The day was well structured with an introduction and partner presentations in Finance and Construction to start, before a trainee networking session followed by lunch. The day ended on a Commercial Awareness Workshop which was particularly valuable for making an application to Mayer Brown.

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

    • The general atmosphere was welcoming, friendly and supportive. I felt that I could openly ask Mayer Brown staff about the firm and the application process, and that my questions were valued.

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

    • Mayer Brown offered a Commercial Awareness Workshop which was very useful.

    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?

    • Although I did not actually experience the type of work that the firm does first hand, I did listen to presentations by partners about what their work entails and who the clients are.

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

    • I could get a feel as to what types of people were working at the firm and whether I shared the same values.

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

    • It was very valuable, and will definitely influence my future applications to the firm and choice of training contract.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed travel expenses, although these have not yet been paid into my account.

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

    • Yes, I was able to network with both trainees, recruitment staff and partners over lunch.

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

    • I enjoyed the networking opportunities, although I would have liked to have time to speak to more people.

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

    • Yes, I heard about pro-bono activities which the firm's staff take part in.

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

    • Definitely - it was a very helpful day and I feel that I learnt a lot about Mayer Brown.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2014

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