Spring Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Taylor Wessing
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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.
Daily tasks were assigned by trainees and Associates in the practice area. They included research, procedural tasks such as bundling and attending meetings to take an attendance note. There were also frequent meetings to find out about practice areas and vacation scheme students were encourage to set up their own meetings in areas of their interests. This provided insight into both the work of the firm and the culture. Colleagues were available and enthusiastic to discuss their work.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I really enjoyed getting a better understanding of the work at the firm which is high-profile and varied. The firm has strengths in both transactional and disputes work which is particularly appealing and during a training contract you get to experience seats in both. There firm is full service so there are many learning and development opportunities, and the teams work closely together as required by clients. It was excellent to meet a number of trainees to understand their experiences and get tips from them as to how they undertake the role.
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 time management and prioritization skills as I was handling multiple tasks per day, and I received tasks from various members of the team. I also developed my attention-to-detail as research tasks involved a methodical approach to searching technical literature and commercial information. I also developed my commercial awareness by getting exposure to real client work. Finally I developed my interpersonal skills when meeting with colleagues and working on the group presentation task.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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 energized and friendly. People were generally very happy to speak to you, whether that was in a pre-arranged meeting or informally whilst getting a drink in the kitchen. There is a cafe which is busy with colleagues having breakfast or a lunch break which is also a nice atmosphere.
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 the experience. I left feeling excited about my future career, that I had developed valuable skills and that I had made some great connections through networking.
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 Taylor Wessing
5/5
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
Ensure that you have researched the firm inside out and that you can express why you are interested in the work based on your professional and personal experiences. Practice discussing commercial issues and ensure you have a basic understanding of what various teams in a law firm do. Ask lots of questions to assist your learning.
