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Summer Vacation Scheme Review

at Taylor Wessing

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The whole scheme was very well-planned with a lot of socials and practice sessions. I also got to be involved in real client matters.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It is was very easy and convenient. The firm also created an app designated for vac schemers, allowing us to receive latest updates regarding the firm and the vacation scheme.
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 acquired various legal skills such as drafting and reviewing contracts. The firm also has a very friendly environment for coffee chats which furthered my understanding of different practice areas in the firm.
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?
Very welcoming and friendly. Everyone is happy to arrange a coffee chat and is encouraging to us.
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?
Really enjoyed the opportunity to learn about the firm as well as develop my personal growth.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Taylor Wessing
4/5
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
Show enthusiasm and commercial awareness.
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