Vacation Scheme 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
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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 vacation scheme consisted of a combination of presentations on various practice areas and committees at the firm, and completing a research task reflecting the two practice areas you are sitting in over the two weeks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to see the range of potential practice areas to qualify in, and the strength of the practice areas, as it means that trainees will have a breadth of experience which will help them become well-rounded lawyers.
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 developed an understanding of how it is both legal knowledge and commercial understanding that makes a great lawyer, as you need to be able to adapt legal advice to what the client's key needs and concerns are.
I developed my detail oriented and analytical thinking skills through researching and writing my memorandum.
I developed my detail oriented and analytical thinking skills through researching and writing my memorandum.
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?
There was a very collaborative and collegiate culture, which is key because there is so much cross-practice and cross-office communication, necessary to complete work to the best standard possible for clients.
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?
It was a fantastic experience, allowing you to learn more about the firm and its growth, but also about the role of a commercial lawyer.
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
You should definitely apply, as you will learn about just how incredible the firm is, and gain incredible insight into what it is like to be a commercial lawyer at one of the best law firm's globally.
