Vacation Scheme Student Review
at BCLP
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.
We sat in a specific department for two weeks and completed work delegated to us. We also got scheduled insight sessions across the two weeks which delve into the firm's practice areas, culture, growth strategy etc.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was an insight that law students do not normally have exposure to, even if we attend law firms and ask the firm representatives about it. Being at the firm genuinely exposed us to the firm's daily operations and understand what contributes to a successful commercial law firm.
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 definitely developed how I approach teamwork. In particular, we had an insights session which discussed people's different working styles, so going into team situations I had a better understanding of what solutions would work and which one would not. I have also broadened my legal technical expertise being exposed to so many different types of work and tasks during my time at 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?
The company was incredibly welcoming and everyone I met has been very approachable. People were genuinely invested in my experience and my career journey so far, and even gave me a lot of advice on how to go further and challenge myself.
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 genuinely enjoyed it a lot -- we were exposed to a lot of different aspects of the firm, again not only based in a legal perspective but also in a commercial perspective. Everyone else on the scheme were also really nice, which again reflects the firm's values and the type of people they want to attract.
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
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at BCLP
5/5
Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP
Be authentic and be yourself. Genuinely understand your motivations and what you want out of your career. At the same time, when you think about commercial awareness think about it from a client's perspective but also from a firm's perspective. How do firms further themselves and improve their financial prospects?
