Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Mishcon de Reya
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
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Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
From the onset, my trainee buddy has offered great support and explained a lot of the work he completed during his two seats. It helped me understand the requirements and expectations of a trainee, whilst highlighting the role they play in the partnership.
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Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have built on previous skills such as using legal research databases, effectively summarising long documents in a short period of time, teamwork and public speaking.
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Company Culture
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Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
There was a social activity in the middle of the week organised for the vacation scheme students which helped us bond as a cohort. It was a great way of networking, as well as relaxing.
Due to its open culture, it was easy to grab a coffee with almost everyone in my department.
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Recommendations and Advice
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What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mishcon de Reya
Research is the golden rule and is crucial. Coming prepared with tailored questions will give you the most out of the experience.