Spring Vacation Scheme Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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.
My day was a mix of graduate recruitment practice overview sessions, project work and work for my principal. There were lots of networking opportunities, coffee chats/lunches and two evening socials.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We received dedicated talks on training contract applications and interviews. I learnt about the firm’s different practice areas and overall structure, and the possible qualification options. There were discussions on the SQE, PGDL, secondments and training.
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 learnt how to work effectively in an office environment, communicating with others under pressure. I have developed my time management, organisation, confidence and analytical ability.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was on the whole very diverse, welcoming and inclusive. The team which I was sat in was perhaps less diverse than my vacation scheme cohort but I had a very enthusiastic and supportive principal and trainee buddy.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I highly enjoyed the insight. It was definitely stressful at times but I was able to meet so many incredible people and learn more about the firm. The two weeks were very productive - I never felt bored.
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 research the firm in detail and practice for the Watson Glaser test. Try to attend campus events or firm open days to gain a better insight and evidence your interest in the vacation scheme/ training contract. Take active steps to expand your commercial awareness and knowledge of corporate transactions.
