Cambridge Summer Vacation Scheme Review
at Taylor Wessing
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
Cambridge
Review Submitted: July 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 scheme started with an induction day in the London Office, where we were introduced to the scheme and given our IT equipment.
I was then based in the Cambridge office for the rest of the scheme. I was working with the Patents and Corporate Tech & Life Sciences teams, and completed various tasks for both teams across the two weeks.
As part of the assessment, we worked on a group presentation. This was presented to the rest of the vacation scheme students and the graduate recruitment panel in the London office at the end of the second week.
During the scheme, I completed a range of tasks, including drafting, research, and writing an insight report.
I was then based in the Cambridge office for the rest of the scheme. I was working with the Patents and Corporate Tech & Life Sciences teams, and completed various tasks for both teams across the two weeks.
As part of the assessment, we worked on a group presentation. This was presented to the rest of the vacation scheme students and the graduate recruitment panel in the London office at the end of the second week.
During the scheme, I completed a range of tasks, including drafting, research, and writing an insight report.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I spoke with several trainees who discussed their experiences on the training contract.
There is also the opportunity to speak with associates and partners to discuss their career journeys.
There is also the opportunity to speak with associates and partners to discuss their career journeys.
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 legal research skills. TW has its own AI tool, which was useful for drafting and understanding legal jargon.
I have learnt a lot about business development and managing client relations.
Everyone in the firm was helpful and keen to help your learning and development.
I have learnt a lot about business development and managing client relations.
Everyone in the firm was helpful and keen to help your learning and development.
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 is kind, welcoming and helpful. I never felt that I was interrupting someone or getting in the way.
It was great to see how well people work across offices. Staff in regional offices are welcomed in London, and involved in client work from the London office.
It was great to see how well people work across offices. Staff in regional offices are welcomed in London, and involved in client work from the London office.
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 early talent team organised socials and networking opportunities throughout the scheme.
Everyone else on the scheme was very friendly, it is obvious that TW selects students with similar values and personality traits.
Whilst it is tiring and full-on, no one expected me to work past the normal working hours, or to complete tasks if I didn’t have time to do so. Supervisors valued open communication and honesty.
Everyone else on the scheme was very friendly, it is obvious that TW selects students with similar values and personality traits.
Whilst it is tiring and full-on, no one expected me to work past the normal working hours, or to complete tasks if I didn’t have time to do so. Supervisors valued open communication and honesty.
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 Taylor Wessing
4/5
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
I would recommend that applicants stay true to themselves throughout the process. TW value applicants who are friendly, proactive, and have a positive mindset.
I would suggest that applicants stay on top of researching the firm and developments in the field. Commercial awareness is an important part of the application process.
I would suggest that applicants stay on top of researching the firm and developments in the field. Commercial awareness is an important part of the application process.
