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Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Review

at Dentons LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial 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 - 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.
The first day involved introductory sessions and a virtual social. The second and third days had us placed and working in Dentons teams where we could learn more about the practice areas. The last day was a group task. Finally there was an interview for a training contract.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very informative and I feel better placed in understanding what a legal career in commerical law entails
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 so much about Dentons and developed my commercial awareness 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?
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?
Very friendly, very casual, open to all questions and ideas, very supportive, people really want to see you grow
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?
Incredibly. It was invaluable
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 Dentons LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Dentons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dentons LLP
Understand the Challenger culture and the emphasis on becoming a lawyer of tomorrow
Ask questions, people are so happy to answer them
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