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Latham & Watkins

Vacation scheme Review

at Latham & Watkins

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

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.
I got to experience both second and first hand the work that two Lathams departments have to offer. This involved taking part in mock tasks, helping with real matters, and shadowing supervisors.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
This experience helped me to gain all the insight I need to make a decision on whether I would like a future at this firm, and has given myself the chance to test and prove myself to the firm as well
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 learnt an incredible amount about several practice area, and this has 100% helped me to develop skills surrounding client interaction, formatting, and research in 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?
Everyone was incredibly candid and honest, which created a friendly atmosphere in which I felt comfortable exploring the firm
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?
It was very exciting to be this involved in the firm, and I enjoyed getting to know the work and people here
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 Latham & Watkins
5/5
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Be genuine and apply if you have a genuine interest and passion for high level international commercial law
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