Vacation Schemer Review
at Taylor Wessing
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.
During the week, I conducted tasks for my supervisor and trainee buddy within my assigned practice area. I also prepared for an assessed group presentation throughout the week. The presentation was given on the last day. Throughout the week, there were focus on sessions which gave insights into a wide range of the firm's practice areas. Further, we were encouraged to organise 1-to-1 discussions with people across the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
My understanding of the firm's wide range of practice areas was improved through the focus on sessions. Through discussions with my trainee buddy, I was able to better understand the typical tasks and responsibilities expected of a trainees. Speaking to different members of my team, people across the firm and my supervisor, I learnt about how the firm helps solicitors navigate their careers.
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?
My analytical skills were developed, in particular through having to quickly grasp complex information to undertake different tasks within a completely new practice area.
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 warm and welcoming. Everyone seemed proud that they worked at Taylor Wessing. There was a strong sense that everyone at the firm is very down to earth and easy to talk to. Trainees emphasised that they felt well supported and that the smaller cohort enabled them to be a tight knit group. Trainees higlighted the opportunties to really make an impact through the firm's CSR activities such as pro bono 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?
It was a great experience. In particular, I enjoyed learning about practice areas that I had not intially considered. It was great to see that my expectations of the firm's culture were in fact correct.
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
Really understand why YOU as the individual want to join TW. TW offers a unique range of practice areas. Highlight why that appeals to you. Also, the firm adopts a strong sector focus and therefore if you have a strong interest in any of the firm's sector, I would recommend placing emphasis on that. Lastly, demonstrate an understanding of how TW separates itself from its competitors within said sector.
