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First Year Insight Scheme Attendee Review

at Latham & Watkins

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2024

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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
During this three day First Year Insight Scheme, I had the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Latham & Watkins culture, approach to excellent client service, and firm strategy for leveraging their global reach, and collaborative approach to drive business success. Through this experience, I heard from Trainees, Associates and a Partner, and developed my understanding of their respective practice areas at the firm. Equally, I had the opportunity to hear from the Diversity & Inclusion team, including insight into the development opportunities in this area, as well as the IT team on the technological capabilities of the firm. As well as learning more about Latham & Watkins, I had the pleasure of meeting some really wonderful people along the way.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very insightful, and definitely very exciting, especially having had the chance to experience work shadowing with a an Associate Supervisor. I definitely enjoyed this experienced and learnt a lot along the way.
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?
Yes. I further developed:
• Commercial Awareness of Specific Practice Areas
• Research Skills
• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
• Communicating in Legal Capacity
• Teamwork
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?
It was very friendly. During the experience, I not only connected with Trainees, Associates and a Partner, but I also had the opportunity to speak to various other individuals around the firm who were not directly involved in the First Year Insight Scheme; all were extremely friendly, and welcoming.
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 every aspect of this scheme, from the presentation, to the networking opportunities and the work shadowing. I felt very at home at the firm, and supported during my time here, and definitely developed my skillset.
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 Latham & Watkins
5/5
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Be open, friendly and talkative. Latham & Watkins is really a firm that invests time into its people, and is an environment where everyone connects and is able to get along.
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