Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I have learnt many new interesting facts about the firm, which was very enriching. Another positive factor was that we were given an opportunity to improve our skills, talk to many people and were provided with tips for our applications.

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

    • Since we were not doing any actual work, it is slightly difficult to apply this question to my Open Day. However, I felt that everyone was genuinely interested in providing us with helpful information and give us feedback on what we have done during the exercises.

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

    • It was great that we were given 'an adviser' during the preparation for the exercises as he was able to give us useful tips. As I have already mentioned, the feedback given after the exercises was most helpful as well.

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

    • I know now what Baker&McKenzie is all about and I will be able to refer to all these information in my application for Training Contract. It also helped me to decide whether the firm is right for me or not. The exercises were invaluable as it gave me a taste of what it could be like in the assessment centers but also persuaded me what are the aspects of law that I really enjoy.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Rather well since I felt we have been given much more than you can get in other firms on Open Days.

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

    • Very friendly, relaxed but also professional.

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

    • They invested lot of time and effort to provide us with the genuine taste of the firm, to respond to all our questions, to make us feel comfortable and also hone our skills.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • I felt that since we met so many people and learned so much about the firm, I have all the information I needed.

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

    • Since we met many different people from different ranks of employees and also had an office tour, the culture was presented well.

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

    • Very much so since I got the opportunity to try out some of the activities that we would normally do when working in the firm.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • Yes, plenty. We met most of the trainees and some partners, associates and HR officers during the lunch.

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

    • They were fine although I felt that it would be great to have a few more people from the permanent staff to talk to.

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

    • Yes, I was particularly pleased with the pro bono activities.

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

    • I found it very helpful.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2015

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