Vacation Scheme Candidate Review
at Taylor Wessing
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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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 sat with a different team each week and carried out a range of tasks including legal research, proofreading, and drafting memos. I also attended a number of ‘focus on’ sessions to learn about the firms specialist practice areas throughout the scheme.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to see how everyone at Taylor Wessing gets involved in promoting the company and collaborates across different sectors of the business. Each person I spoke to had a genuine interest in explaining the work they do and impressed on us the importance of not ruling out practice areas and keeping an open mind when starting our careers.
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?
I learned about the types of tasks trainees at Taylor Wessing do, and how these can be completed efficiently. In particular, my ability to research and draft concise summaries has improved significantly. I also developed my time management skills through having to balance work assignments with networking with other fee-earners at the company and attending workshops/ events.
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?
The atmosphere was extremely friendly and supportive. The open-door, non-hierarchical culture that Taylor Wessing promote was evident to see across the two weeks. Despite there being numerous different assessments it didn’t feel like we were being assessed as everyone I encountered genuinely wanted us to succeed.
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 thoroughly enjoyed my time at Taylor Wessing. It reinforced my desire to join the firm and, through the numerous conversations with fee-earners I had during the scheme, my confidence has improved significantly. It was an invaluable experience and definitely taught me a lot about life working in a top law firm.
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 Taylor Wessing
5/5
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
Take the time to understand the culture of the company as well as it’s sector-focused practice areas before you apply. They are unique in the amount of emphasis they place on hiring people who fit the values of the company. If you do get a place on the scheme, try and take every opportunity that comes your way and enjoy the experience!
