Latham & Watkins

Insight sessions Due diligence and document review tasks Affinity group networking events Coffee chats Socials

We attended introductory talks to each practice area. We had socials two days a week. We had networking events. We observed lawyers in two practice groups and did two research tasks.

During the vacation scheme, I sat in two teams (one per week) and completed a research task in each. The days were filled with talks from representatives from different practice areas, some of which involved case studies. There were lots of opportunities...

- various presentations on different practice areas at the firm ( some included a case study ). - social events on each Monday and Thursday of each week. - various networking opportunities at breakfast, roundtables etc. - opportunity to network with vario...

Daily panels and sessions on each team at Latham, learning about the work lawyers do and how each area links together. Completed a research task per week while doing real work and having coffee chats with trainees and lawyers. Interviewed for a training c...

On a day-to-day, there are organised sessions and the opportunity to network with the firm’s lawyers.

On a day to day basis I would work on my research task, assist on calls with my supervisor and conduct legal research and draft papers.

In litigation: - completed live work on white collar crime investigations - completed a research task on privellege - had coffee chats with people in different departments and practice areas (associates, partners and trainees) - complete pro bono work...

Every day, there were presentations on different practice area or groups in the firm. There were also events dedicated to networking and getting to know people at the firm. The remainder of the day was spent on your desk. During time at your desk, you wou...

Gained an invaluable insight into working at Latham, interacted with a range of people at the firm and learnt about different practice areas.

During a day at Latham, we were given several talks where we were able to gain insight into the firm’s practice areas and ask senior lawyers questions. This served as both an educational and networking opportunity, and was immensely helpful in laying the...

Given a research task to complete each of the two weeks with meetings throughout the day. Lots of time to find work you are interested in.

The insight has been incredibly helpful in highlighting the firm’s collegiate culture, as well as the type of work involved in the practice areas. The types of work include proof-readings, drafting and research tasks.

I sat in two of the firm’s practice areas, undertaking a research task each week and completing real client work. I also attended sessions ranging from practice area talks to pro bono sessions.

A typical day included multiple practice area introductions, networking sessions as well as working on the research task that we were set for each week.

I attended a variety of talks about different practice areas at the firm, I spent time completing assessed research tasks and more general work, and I spent a lot of time socialising with and networking with lawyers at the firm. It was fun!

Research tasks, practice area talks, networking sessions, socials, and assisting with work.

Completing a research task for my supervisor in each week. I sat in two different seats. We attended practice area talks and socials with the firm.

Attending talks, research task, networking, getting involved with work and coffee chats

I spent two weeks here and sat in two different teams! I did a lot of legal research, drafted memorandums, and had coffee chats!