Summer Student Review
at Clyde & Co LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: June 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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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 insight started with a day and a half induction and then I sat for 2 weeks within a seat at the firm.
Tasks varied on the demands of the team therefore my tasks were different each day. Typical tasks involved research on a niche area of law that a member of the team needed a note on. Drafting, reviewing and summarising documents and files, including court documents. Taking notes in meetings. Attending and taking notes in court. Drafting letters and emails to clients and general admin tasks that need completing.
Tasks varied on the demands of the team therefore my tasks were different each day. Typical tasks involved research on a niche area of law that a member of the team needed a note on. Drafting, reviewing and summarising documents and files, including court documents. Taking notes in meetings. Attending and taking notes in court. Drafting letters and emails to clients and general admin tasks that need completing.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
All the summer students partook in a day and a half induction where we could ask any questions about the business to employees, including the managing partner.
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 and learnt many skills. Examples of skills I have developed include teamwork, communication, independent learning, researching, attention to detail and many more. Other skills I have learned are those such as drafting, getting to grips with legal jargon, court procedure and more.
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 general atmosphere in the office was incredibly welcoming and supportive. Everyone in my team were willing to help whenever I had a question or needed assistance. It was easy to raise concerns when I was struggling as well as ask and gain feedback. There are many diversity and inclusion networks that the firm have to offer, they also have a touch rugby team. There are many ways to get involved and bond with colleagues.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight as it gave me valuable exposure to working at a litigation firm and working in an office environment. The work was very interesting, and I was given actual trainee tasks to complete which made the experience very valuable also.
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 and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Clyde & Co LLP
4/5
Would you recommend Clyde & Co LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clyde & Co LLP
Make sure you research the firm that you are applying for as the areas of law that are practiced are different according to what firm you are applying to. Clyde & Co in Scotland are a purely litigious firm and the majority of the work is personal injury defender work for insurance companies. However, this is not the case for all offices. Make sure you have an interest for this kind of work and can articulate that in an interview.
