Vacation Scheme Review
at RPC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law, Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: August 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.
The scheme was organised to spend a week in two different departments. Whilst there were many interesting talks / workshops / networking / socials, the emphasis was on spending time in departments completing the work of a trainee. The departments I spent time in made great effort to get me involved in real client work, which included (amongst other things): Drafting emails to clients, attending conferences with counsel and legal research.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting given that RPC has such a diverse range of specialisms. After the 2 weeks, I feel as though I understand the business and its USP.
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?
My attention to detail and time management skills were tested and honed during the two week scheme. Each day there were workshops / networking / socials to attend, that you had to balance around the work provided by your supervisors in each department. It was challenging but incredibly useful and good practice for a future career in law. My knowledge of the two areas of law has also significantly expanded.
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?
Great effort was made by the Early Talent Team, each department, as well as everyone else I had to opportunity to talk to, to make the vacation schemers feel welcome. I genuinely felt like a member of the team of each department I spent time in. Overall it is apparent RPC takes its culture very seriously. Every law firm says they have a nice culture, but I can confirm that RPC does.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the scheme. I particularly liked how both departments made an effort to include me in real client work.
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 RPC
5/5
Would you recommend RPC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RPC
Research the firm and its USP, have solid reasons as to why you want to pursue a career in commercial law.
