Business Services Trainee Review
at Latham & Watkins
Placement (10 Months+)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: May 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 Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I deal with conducting Anti-Money Laundering checks on Pro-Bono clients at the firm, and refreshing any KYC on existing clients after three years. I also create, disable and maintain insider lists at the firm by collecting the necessary information.
Monitor two inboxes, one for a client and another for an internal system. This includes assigning out work and being first point of contact for all issues related.
Monitor two inboxes, one for a client and another for an internal system. This includes assigning out work and being first point of contact for all issues related.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was definitely given a fair amount of responsibility for my placement. As my placement progressed, more responsibility and trust was given to me to complete tasks which were more important.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Certainly, my general communication, corporate and soft skills have improved. I have also developed my collaboration skills. Working in a big team has frequently required me to collaborate.
I have learnt a lot about project management during my time at Latham. I have been able to develop and work on long-term projects by consistently improving them as my placement went on.
I have learnt a lot about project management during my time at Latham. I have been able to develop and work on long-term projects by consistently improving them as my placement went on.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support and guidance. I was able to take part in Career Navigator sessions which allowed me to shape my placement and ensure I was getting exactly what I wanted from the placement. I also received plenty of support during a difficult time in my placement, which led to a significant improvement through my placement.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture at Latham is brilliant. Everybody is willing to stop for a chat and introduce you to new people. Many of the senior staff were also extremely willing to sit down and give guidance on your career going forward too.
The general atmosphere was always good too. The firm held lots of events which everybody could get involved with also.
The general atmosphere was always good too. The firm held lots of events which everybody could get involved with also.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement thoroughly, I was able to get invaluable experience in a Law firm which would certainly help my career going forward. I was also able to have a strong insight into the working world, putting me at an advantage having worked for a year when I leave university.
Aside from that, the people I met also really allowed me to enjoy my experience.
Aside from that, the people I met also really allowed me to enjoy my experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Latham & Watkins
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Ensure you understand what is expected of you when you apply. Do not be afraid to ask questions and get involved with anyone at the firm, everyone is willing to give a helping hand when needed.
