Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Taylor Wessing
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
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
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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
5/5
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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 day generally revolved around various 'focus on' sessions about the various Sectors the firm focuses.These sessions included a 25 minute discussion of the Sector followed by a Q&A.
There were also numerous 'carousel' sessions where we spent 15 minutes discussing a practice area, followed by a 5 minute Q&A.
Lastly, we had a number of assessed tasks to complete as well as sessions on D&I, tech and the values of the firm.
There were also numerous 'carousel' sessions where we spent 15 minutes discussing a practice area, followed by a 5 minute Q&A.
Lastly, we had a number of assessed tasks to complete as well as sessions on D&I, tech and the values of the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to learn about the business and its values. The learning process at Taylor Wessing is continued from Trainee all the way up to Senior Partner. Everyone is encouraged to continuously work on their personal development and learn from others' experiences. This is integral to the culture at Taylor Wessing and it is why they are looking for creative and inquisitive people to join.
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 various of my skills including:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Legal research
- Legal writing
I also learned various skills throughout the course of the scheme, including understanding how to address diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the ways that tech can streamline legal services.
Lastly, through various catch ups arranged outside of the timetable, I learned a lot from the experts at Taylor Wessing who were very generous with their time and were keen to share their industry knowledge with me.
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Legal research
- Legal writing
I also learned various skills throughout the course of the scheme, including understanding how to address diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the ways that tech can streamline legal services.
Lastly, through various catch ups arranged outside of the timetable, I learned a lot from the experts at Taylor Wessing who were very generous with their time and were keen to share their industry knowledge with me.
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 culture is what makes Taylor Wessing special. The firm is filled with creative, curious and inclusive people.
Employees are encouraged to be true to themselves and learn from each other's experiences. This is exemplified by the recent reverse mentoring scheme which has encouraged a discourse about race and ethnicity within the firm and which I am sure will lead to tangible changes.
Employees are encouraged to be true to themselves and learn from each other's experiences. This is exemplified by the recent reverse mentoring scheme which has encouraged a discourse about race and ethnicity within the firm and which I am sure will lead to tangible changes.
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 a great opportunity to learn more about the firm and its people. The culture is great, the work is interesting and varied and the clients are extremely impressive.
I would definitely go back and hope to have secured a training contract through the process as it is a great place to work.
I would definitely go back and hope to have secured a training contract through the process as it is a great place to work.
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 Taylor Wessing
5/5
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
Be true to yourself. The entire process is a way for the firm to determine whether you are a good fit for the firm and for you to find out if the firm is a good fit for you. If you hide who you are, you are missing the point of the scheme and won't enjoy it as much.
Be creative and inquisitive, its the best way to learn about the firm and its people. Organise lots of meetings to discuss topics which are interesting to you. Make sure you have prepared meaningful questions.
Think commercially about future problems and how lawyers might add value outside of legal expertise.
Be creative and inquisitive, its the best way to learn about the firm and its people. Organise lots of meetings to discuss topics which are interesting to you. Make sure you have prepared meaningful questions.
Think commercially about future problems and how lawyers might add value outside of legal expertise.
