Vacation Schemer Review
at Taylor Wessing
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: June 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.
During the Summer Vacation Scheme we sat in two departments over the course of two weeks. In each department we were assigned a supervisor and a trainee buddy, both of whom would provide us with work. During the scheme there were various 'Focus On' sessions run by members of the firm's practice areas, as well as a client secondment panel and a pro bono workshop. There were also social events, and we were encouraged to reach out to other people in the firm for informal coffee chats.
We were assessed on the basis of feedback from our supervisors and trainee buddies, as well as a formal group presentation we had to prepare over the course of the two weeks.
We were assessed on the basis of feedback from our supervisors and trainee buddies, as well as a formal group presentation we had to prepare over the course of the two weeks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The Scheme gives an excellent insight into the firm, particularly as we were invited to departmental events such as strategy meetings or seminars alongside the permanent members of staff. It also gives an excellent insight into the role of a trainee through the work tasks and your ability to speak with your trainee buddy.
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 developed my professional networking skills, as you are pushed to interact with a wide range of people across the firm in different contexts. I have also developed my research and drafting skills as a result of my assigned tasks.
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 firm is very welcoming and everyone I reached out to in any capacity was happy to speak to me.
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 very much enjoyed my time at the firm and find myself wishing the Scheme were longer!
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
Make sure you get as much of an understanding of the firm as possible at the application stage by attending firm events and speaking to people who work here. Throughout the process make sure to relax and be yourself, especially if you get a place on the Scheme!
