Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Clyde & Co LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Legal/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 was virtual and required me to complete set zoom calls about different areas of the firm e.g. The climate change group along with completing work assigned by my supervisor e.g. reviewing a lease and catching up with my trainee buddy.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fantastic to understand how Clyde & Co LLP operates as a business. We had a dedicated talk about the firms business model which was a great opportunity to develop my commercial awareness from a business standpoint. While the vacation scheme was naturally more focused on the role of trainee solicitor, it was fantastic to learn about so many various practice areas.
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 have been able to develop my skills in time management, professionalism, oral communication and confidence over the two week scheme. Whilst not a new skill, I have been able to really understand what it is like to work in a full-time professional law firm and how to build relationships with colleagues.
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 company culture was demanding but friendly, approachable and collaborative at the same time. Though a lot was expected of me I was fully supported in all my work and could feel I could ask for help if needed.
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?
The vacation scheme was such as testing but fantastic experience. I was able to build on my professional and personal goals throughout the scheme and gain a real insight into the work of a trainee lawyer by working on actual cases!
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 Clyde & Co LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Clyde & Co LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clyde & Co LLP
Understand that Clyde & Co are highly sector focused on tangible work. They are not your standard commercial law firm focusing on banking and finance.... Additionally, almost all the work Clyde & Co does has insurance involved, at the heart of it all Clyde & Co is an insurance law firm so understand this when applying to the firm.
They also have a global presence that is expanding, so you have to want to join a global family.
They also have a global presence that is expanding, so you have to want to join a global family.
