International Clerk Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: December 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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.
I completed training sessions and practice group overviews in the mornings and in the afternoons I sat in TMT/IP doing work for trainees, associates, managing associates and partners as needed. I also attended group training sessions and international meetings with other offices, clients and other parties, and I completed weekly assignments as part of my assessment.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very interesting and gave me a true insight into the nitty gritty reality of being a solicitor - things like billable hours, client relationships and the benefits of the lockstep approach helped me understand the culture and strategy of the firm and helped me ascertain how well I would fit into this environment.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, my skills in communication, time management and workflow management have improved enormously. I also learned new technical skills such as document comparisons and UK legal research.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very collegiate, friendly and inclusive. I see a strong focus on feedback, learning and development and diversity and inclusion. I also see a strong business focus on the profit of the firm and putting our clients at the centre of everything we do, which naturally brings high expectations to solicitors in terms of how hard they work, especially during busy periods. There is still a positive culture even when the team is in crisis management because the team all trust and value on another.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed it a lot. It was certainly stressful and overwhelming at times, but I had a great time learning about the firm, the law and the different practice groups I could move into. I also enjoyed learning about everyone's personal journey that led them to Linklaters, and what motivates them to come into work every day.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
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
Linklaters is an especially good fit if you enjoy global work, you're a highly motivated person and you have a broad array of interests. Keep an open mind about different practice groups and take initiative and seek feedback during your time with the firm.
