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Baker McKenzie

Summer Vacation Scheme Intern Review

at Baker McKenzie

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Review Submitted: July 2021

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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Three weeks working in two departments in the firm, providing support on client work done by the firm's lawyers. There was also a pro bono and a pitch exercise.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fantastic, everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. I was able to learn as much as possible.
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?
Improved communication and interpersonal skills. Improved attention to detail. Greatly improved technical understanding of finance and commercial law.
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?
Extremely friendly, even the senior members of the firm were very approachable and had great attitudes
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?
Completely, it was perfectly ran and everyone was so keen to welcome me and get me involved.
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 Baker McKenzie
5/5
Would you recommend Baker McKenzie to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Baker McKenzie
Culture is a huge thing for the firm so make sure you're as friendly and enthusiastic as possible in the interviews. Be really honest and genuine throughout your application.
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