First Steps Programme Attendee Review
at Fieldfisher LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
Over two days, I had the opportunity to learn about the firm’s culture through having a lunch with trainees which involved a Q&A. I also attended a Department Roadshow which was a whistle stop tour of a few of Fieldfisher’s practice areas which was very informative. There was also a pizza making social with a trainee, Emily which was really fun and gave us the opportunity to socialise with each other outside of the office.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was amazing, as I received an insight into an area I had no idea about (tax litigation). I also learnt about medical negligence which I had learnt about in my law degree but never looked into in practice - so this was really interesting.
Also, it was great to learn about the fast track opportunities to a vacation scheme or training contract to have a possible future with the firm.
Also, it was great to learn about the fast track opportunities to a vacation scheme or training contract to have a possible future with the firm.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I’ve learnt about Tax Litigation and how Fieldfisher is quite unique in having two lawyers within this team, as well as generating a huge profit from this team. I didn’t know anything about the intricacies of tax litigation, so this was useful to learn.
We also had a pitch exercise where we had to work as a group for an hour and so and create a poster for how we would promote this programme. This helped me to develop time-management, teamwork skills, as well as public speaking skills.
We also had a pitch exercise where we had to work as a group for an hour and so and create a poster for how we would promote this programme. This helped me to develop time-management, teamwork skills, as well as public speaking skills.
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?
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was amazing! There was a trainees Q&A where they were very transparent about the firm and told us about their career journey. Rhea and Mia were very friendly and really reflected how welcoming Fieldfisher is as a firm.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight event. It was amazing and had the perfect balance between finding out about the culture of the firm and finding out about how the firm operates.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Fieldfisher LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Fieldfisher LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fieldfisher LLP
I would tell them to definitely consider the Birmingham office because it is a really nice environment. Also that the culture of Fieldfisher is very welcoming, so they should apply to Fieldfisher if they want to do high quality work in a collegiate atmosphere.
I’d also say to do a lot of research about what makes Fieldfisher unique because I’ve learnt that they are different to other firms, even in Birmingham.
I’d also say to do a lot of research about what makes Fieldfisher unique because I’ve learnt that they are different to other firms, even in Birmingham.
