Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.5/5
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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.
On our vacation scheme, our day was split between talks, a graduate recruitment project, departmental tasks, and evening socials. We would sit with our principal, who was an associate, and also keep up with our trainee buddies. At our initiative, we could arrange coffee chats with others in the business.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We had plenty of talks from people across the firm, but we also took the initiative to reach out for coffee chats with those we would like to learn more from.
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?
The main skill takeaway would be research and communication skills. It takes a lot of effort to compile research into succinct, readable documents, which is a key skill for trainee solicitors. We also learnt how to communicate professionally, and present our work in a way that matches the Linklaters house style.
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?
We had a very open door policy, and everyone was happy to have a chat regardless of how busy they may be.
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 enjoyed the mix of socials, talks, and departmental tasks. I valued the opportunity to complete departmental research tasks, which was a great learning opportunity for how we should structure and conduct effective research.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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 Linklaters
5/5
Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
Be sure to conduct your research and know why the firm is the right fit for you before applying!
