Vacation Scheme Review
at Taylor Wessing
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: June 2021
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 Vacation Scheme involved a series of talks from the various practice areas, as well as presentations from the pro bono and D&I societies and the innovation team. Throughout the week, we were given opportunities to network with people throughout the firm. There were also three assessed tasks, one of which was timed. Each day started with a chat with members of the Graduate Recruitment team and ended with a self reflection survey.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly useful to gain an insight into how a law firm operates as a business. Not only did we have talks from the various practice areas, but we also had presentations from other departments throughout the firm such as the innovation team, which gave me a feel for TW in its wider context.
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 practice area task undoubtedly enhanced my research skills as I had to look up areas of the law that I was unfamiliar with.
I developed my organisational skills by effectively managing an extremely busy schedule.
I also built on my verbal communication skills by having meetings with people throughout the firm.
I developed my organisational skills by effectively managing an extremely busy schedule.
I also built on my verbal communication skills by having meetings with people throughout the firm.
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 warm, welcoming and inclusive culture of the firm was evident from the beginning of the scheme. Students were encouraged to reach out to as many people as possible throughout the scheme, and lawyers at all levels (from trainees to partners) were more than happy to chat.
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 my time on the Taylor Wessing Vacation Scheme and would recommend it to anyone that wants to get a feel for what life would be like at the 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
Everyone is very much encouraged to be themselves at Taylor Wessing - make sure your individuality shines through on your application.
