First Year Scheme Review
at Macfarlanes
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
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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.
Everyday we had organised sessions relating to both information about the firm and insight into a legal career.
We had wonderful networking sessions which included a three course dinner as well as an associate lunch.
Furthermore, we were encouraged to set up coffee chats with current trainees, associates and even partners.
To break up the sessions we were paired with a current trainee and helped with any admin or tasks they wanted to delegate.
We had wonderful networking sessions which included a three course dinner as well as an associate lunch.
Furthermore, we were encouraged to set up coffee chats with current trainees, associates and even partners.
To break up the sessions we were paired with a current trainee and helped with any admin or tasks they wanted to delegate.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly enlightening and it was a privilege to gain such deep insight into the firm.
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?
Definitely. My communication skills have definitely improved as I was pushed to speak to new people constantly.
Moreover, my attention to detail has been increased through the careful and diligent research tasks I was given by my trainee.
Moreover, my attention to detail has been increased through the careful and diligent research tasks I was given by my trainee.
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 kind and willing to take time out of their busy days to talk to us. People were supportive of us and each other - it was incredibly collegiate.
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?
I loved it! It was honestly so much fun above all else. The training sessions were insightful, the tasks were challenging and the networking sessions were great.
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 Macfarlanes
5/5
Would you recommend Macfarlanes to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Macfarlanes
Ask questions and reach out to anyone!
