Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Clyde & Co LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
Day-to-day tasks involved typical trainee tasks such as taking attendance notes, research tasks and proofreading. I also sat in on a trial and took a transcript of what was said. In terms of interactions, I had daily contact with my supervisors and also scheduled calls with other people outside my department. The vacation scheme also entailed graduate recruitment sessions about Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and interview tips.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I found the business development side really interesting as I learnt how a law firm makes profit and attracts clients. It gave me a deeper insight into the myriad of roles within a law firm and how they contribute to the firm as a business. For example, diversity initiative coordinators are also important in attracting clients and employees, as they set the firm's corporate responsibility agenda.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have learnt new skills including confidence in tackling unfamiliar tasks and reaching out to people virtually. I have also learnt how to interact in a professional legal environment and how to manage my time effectively, as I needed to balance competing tasks.
I have developed my legal research and drafting skills, as well as my attention to detail. I have also honed in my commercial awareness and ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
I have developed my legal research and drafting skills, as well as my attention to detail. I have also honed in my commercial awareness and ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture seemed very friendly and approachable. Everyone I have spoken to so far have been really helpful in sharing advice and career tips. It was a bit difficult to socialise in a virtual space, but the people I reached out to were responsive and happy to have a chat about the firm, their careers and other interests. The work/life balance was something that everyone seemed to appreciate at the firm.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
2/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the vacation scheme a lot. It gave me a much better insight into the firm from a practical and insider's perspective, as it allowed me the chance to talk to the people as peers. I also appreciated getting exposure to high-profile cases and challenging work, as this helped me develop my skills as a future lawyer.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
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
I would advise future applicants to research the firm thoroughly, know its broader strategy, talk to as many people as you can from the firm to get a feel for what it is like to work there, know why you want to work there, ask yourself if you would fit into the culture, prepare for the interview as much as possible by using online resources like The Corporate Law Academy or Aspiring Solicitors.
