Summer Vacation Scheme Review

Item: Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Latham & Watkins

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: July 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 - Overview of Experience

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

Research Task was set on Monday which was due on Friday.
Various workshops on practice areas, deals and DE&I.
Opportunity to network with lawyers across the firm.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

Expanded pre-existing knowledge of the firm, and the career progression at the 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?

Attention to detail. Communication. Organisation.

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 collegiate and welcoming. If you can self-start on work/deals you are encouraged to do so. But if you need support Associates, Trainees and Partners are more than willing to help.