Vacation Schemer Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.4
  • Everything Else
    3.3

    About You

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

    • I had quite an enjoyable time at Linklaters. There were adequate social events as well as talks to give us more indepth views into the firm. The lawyers were also nice.

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

    • I felt a little valued in both seats at my firm. Although I was given substantial work to do, occasionally I felt ignored by some lawyers who seemed too busy to give me any time.

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

    • I received ample guidance at both seats - my mentors were incredibly warm and helpful, always willing to explain even rudimentary points of law to me.

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

    • Even though I did not really develop any skills, I feel that the insight I got into Linklaters in my three weeks there really allowed me to get a good feel of the firm.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was excellently structured - HR did an amazing job in arranging many talks, social outings and other activities to keep us interns occupied. They were also really good about keeping in touch with us to make sure that everything was going okay.

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

    • The office was positively buzzing with work - the lawyers, while rather overworked, were always friendly and willing to talk to me.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They did not really invest in me - we had a few talks, but I did not really feel as if those talks added much to my personal training and / or development.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Quite good.

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

    • I feel like the insight really helped me understand the company culture, because I was able to spend 3 weeks at two different seats in hte firm.

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

    • Quite valuable.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was given £300 a week - adequate to cover rent and other expenses in expensive London, such as food, and transport.

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Pretty good - there was a speedboat ride (which was fantastic, down the Thames), a cooking class and a really nice dinner.

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

    • Yes.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2015

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