Vacation Scheme Review

Item: Vacation Scheme at Dentons LLP
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Dentons LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Milton Keynes (Virtual)

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.

On the first day, we attended webinars and online talks, and took part in a virtual social event. On the second and third day, we sat in two different legal departments and undertook trainee-style practical work. On the third day, we completed a group exercise which involved researching and giving a presentation, and then concluded with a final interview the following week.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

I feel like we really got a great insight into the firm and its culture, as we were given many opportunities to talk to those who worked there, and ask them any questions. The firm was so open and friendly, and I feel like I came away from the scheme with a really solid understanding of Dentons' values and work ethic.

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?

The scheme involved us performing skills that would be necessary to be a trainee. Such skills included researching new areas of law, learning how to turn this research into advice for a client, and looking through key client documents (such as leases/licences). The group exercise helped to develop skills including collaboration and the ability to present.

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?

Amazing - everybody I met was so welcoming, warm and friendly. Every single person was willing to answer any questions I had, and many sacrificed their time to speak to me and help me through the work I'd been set. I felt so valued and welcomed on this scheme, and I cannot rate the culture of Dentons highly enough.

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 thoroughly enjoyed the scheme from start to finish. Vacation schemes can be nerve-wracking experiences, but the Dentons team put us at ease, and made the entire process genuinely fun. The week flew by, and I recommend that any candidate applies to take part.

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

It's all in the preparation - invest a lot of time into your application form, preparing for your assessment centre and preparing for the actual scheme. Putting in the work ahead of time will show Dentons that you're really invested and enthusiastic to work there.
Dentons also really value individuals, so don't be afraid to let your personality shine through your application!

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