Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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.
While each day varied, typically schedule included sessions to learn more about the firm, Principal Work, Coffee Chats, and working in my project. There were also socials with the other Vacation Scheme Students, the team from the seat I was in, and my Trainee Buddy.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It definitely developed my understanding on another level to what I had been able to garner from my own research. Practice areas gain a completely new light when explained by people in them and I am beginning to understand why different people go into different areas of law, beyond previous experience or personal interest.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have learnt lots of hard professionals skills (table drafting, document review, email composition) as well as soft skills such as confidence in the workplace. I’ve developed my teamwork skills through the client pitch with the other Vacation Scheme Students, as well as helping my Principal with his own matters.
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?
4/5
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture definitely lived up to expectations, and I was continually impressed by the willingness of people to discuss their work and experiences with me. It was encouraging to see that my initial impression was correct and that people at the firm genuinely were friendly and eager to help.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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 it. Even the challenges felt manageable and like they were there to help me develop, not to trick me. I felt like all of my experiences were genuine.
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
Believe in the firm, take every opportunity available to you, remember how short 2 weeks actually is!!
