Winter Vacation Scheme Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: December 2023
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 scheme offered a chance to learn more about the role of a trainee at Linklaters and about the different departments and the firm's strategic goals. On a day-to-day basis there were presentations, socials, work on the scheme projects, and work for your principal depending on what they were able to give you.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fantastic to hear about the various departments - both in presentations and in speaking to people in other departments at the firm - as this provided me with a better understanding of the work that the firm does. This also gave me a better understanding of the kind of work that a commercial lawyer can do at Linklaters and I was impressed by the variation available.
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 developed my ability to manage my time and prioritise tasks when having to work under time pressure. The scheme also offered he opportunity to practice working as a part of a team, and the tasks generally required researching and analysing information to produce a cogent final product.
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?
In the department I sat in and across the firm everyone was friendly and keen to answer my questions and help guide me. People at Linklaters work in a collegiate way which trickles down into how they interact with one another resulting in a positive work atmosphere.
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 really enjoyed getting to know more about Linklaters and the kind of tasks that a trainee does at Linklaters. It was a great experience to meet people from the various departments and the socials were good fun.
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 Linklaters
5/5
Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
Make sure to have a strong understanding of your motivations for applying to the firm. Brush up on some basic legal and commercial concepts before your assessment.
