Vacation Scheme Participant Review
at Latham & Watkins
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/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
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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.
I attended in-depth talks about various practice areas, affinity groups and committees within the firm. I also got involved in writing a research memo for each department I sat in and ad-hoc tasks given by my supervisor, such as drafting and proofreading documents. I also got to attend training sessions for associates and team meetings. There were also social events on some days, such as darts or dinner and drinks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The networking sessions provided opportunity to gain exclusive and personal insights into the roles and responsibilities of the lawyers in 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?
Through getting a firsthand experience in doing legal work, I learned how to draft documents according to term sheets, gained an understanding of technical concepts such as securitisation and legal research. On top of work-related skills, I also developed soft skills such as teamwork and networking.
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?
Everyone was very hardworking yet personable. The firm truly celebrates diversity and investing in the professional and personal needs of their lawyers.
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?
Very much
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 Latham & Watkins
5/5
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Speak to trainees or future trainees for application tips and conduct thorough research of the firm through websites, career events, webinars, virtual internships and open days.
