Vacation Scheme Review
at Linklaters
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
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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.
We were placed in a different practice area of the firm and worked with our Principal to learn more about the seat area and the firm more generally. We had lots of interesting talks and tasks that gave us an insight into the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly insightful with many opportunities to ask questions to further our understanding. We had a range of talks about different practice areas and specific talks about the firm itself and how it operates on a global level.
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?
Developing skills including team work, time management, analysis and proof-reading.
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 culture was really inclusive, friendly and exciting. Everyone was open and friendly with coffee chats a regular occurrence. The atmosphere was great with exciting work.
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 it and found it engaging and exciting. The range of talks, tasks and social events meant that there were opportunities to meet a range of people and experience the day-to-day work of being a trainee.
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
It is a great opportunity to spend two weeks at a global, full service commercial law firm. I think it is good to research the firm and to think about why you want to do law.
