Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
Spent 3 weeks in one seat. My seat was LAI (Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations).
Had to complete 2 assessed projects during the first 2 weeks, attended various talks and did work for my LAI principal.
Had to complete 2 assessed projects during the first 2 weeks, attended various talks and did work for my LAI principal.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very good
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Developed time management and networking.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly and welcoming. Everyone willing to have a chat and answer questions.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
3/5
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?
Although it was tiring and stressful it was overall a very fulfilling and exciting experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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 Linklaters
4/5
Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
You will be fine! Keep trying and you'll get there. I applied nearly 4 times before getting accepted. So don't give up and keep trying!.
