Vacation Scheme Review
at BCLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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 days were comprised of training sessions, which aimed to give us insight into the firm, and working in our allocated departments. We would receive work from our trainee buddies or supervisors.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The sessions we attended gave us good insight into the role of a trainee and the business considerations that occur on a day-to-day basis at the firm. The business considerations were also made more clear when speaking to the fee-earners at the firm on various occasions.
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?
In my department, I developed my attention to detail as it was crucial to be very attentive as to the document reviews and drafting. I also developed my communication skills when talking to partners and associates I met. Finally, I developed my drafting skills and research skills due to the tasks given to me.
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
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It is safe to say that I have never experienced such a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment. Even though everyone works long hours and on challenging deals, they will always be ready to offer help or go for a chat. The teamwork in each department, as well as across the firm, is felt immediately. One of BCLP's strongest selling points is its culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I very much enjoyed the scheme. I liked the structure, which allowed us to be in a group during a few hours each day to learn about the firm and engage in activities, and also allowed us to have a lot of desk time to work in our departments, helping us to learn about the type of work BCLP takes on as well as what would be expected from a trainee.
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
Based on the fact that BCLP wants to carry on this collaborative and welcoming culture, you should be ready to show that you understand the firm well. You should also be yourself and show how you could fit into this environment. Make sure your application is very targeted.
