Spring 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 scheme was 2 weeks, each week sitting in a different practice area. There were presentations on every practice area and top deals the firm had been involved in. Each week there was a research task based on which practice area you were in. There was an opportunity to get involved in live client matters.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
All the presentation were super insightful, and you could ask further questions or follow up with the speaker if you were interested. The talks also covered areas such as committees, business development, training and mentorship.
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 developed my communication skills, as there were many people to get to know both at Latham and amongst my fellow vac schemers. My time management skills have been honed as well as the two weeks were very busy.
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?
Everyone at Latham is super welcoming and friendly. Most trainees and associates were happy to chat to vac schemers about their work when available. I had a great time with both my supervisors, who were always willing to answer all my questions, give me real work and provide guidance where necessary.
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?
The vacation scheme was really enjoyable! There were lots of social events for both networking and getting to know people at the firm. Throughout the scheme, Graduate Recruitment were on hand to make sure everyone was ok with the research tasks and the TC interview preparation. It was really insightful and enjoyable two weeks at the firm.
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
Demonstrate why you want to work specifically at Latham - what do they do that other firms don't. The firm's culture is really unique, so make an effort to attend any Graduate Recruitment events. Make sure your application stress your extracurricular interests, as these are super important.
