Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Clyde & Co LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
There is an induction with talks and panels from different members of the firm which allow you to get to know the firm and the sectors better. On the third day you go into your seats in the area designated to you and you are set work from different people in your team. There are many opportunities to go out and network with different people around the firm as well as socials and different events.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I was able to speak to arrange of people around the firm who are in different areas of law and are in differing levels of seniority. Everyone is happy to share their experiences with you and answer any questions that you may have. The role that was most focused on during the vacation scheme is the trainee positions and there is ample opportunity to speak to trainees and people from early career about this.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my team working skills through working with people within my area as well as people from different sectors. I have improved my research skills, I was set a few research tasks on quite niche areas which pushed me to develop these skills. I have improved my attention to detail skills by doing some proof-reading tasks and checking the accuracy of my own work.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture at Clyde & Co is the best that I have experienced, everyone is extremely friendly and happy to answer any questions you may have. People in the firm go above and beyond to help you and make you feel comfortable during your time at the firm. There are also many diversity initiatives which you are able to get involved in e.g. GECCO, Pryde & Co, ACED, Enable etc.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I loved my time at the firm, I was able to learn so much more about Clyde & Co and really get stuck in to the work that is done in the different sectors. I feel as though I developed many professional skills and developed upon my commercial awareness. Everyone that I spoke to in the firm was very welcoming and friendly and made me feel really included and valued during my time.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Clyde & Co LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Clyde & Co LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clyde & Co LLP
Get to know the firm and understand what makes them stand out from any competitors. A lot of commercial law firms do similar work, it is important to know why Clyde & Co is a good fit for you and why you are a good fit for the firm. Stay updated on topics that you are genuinely interested in. Speak to as many people as you can.
