Vacation scheme Review

Item: Vacation scheme at Macfarlanes
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at Macfarlanes

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Experience

4.8/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - 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.

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] were incredibly supportive throughout the scheme. The socials were well planned and accommodating.
The day-to-day involved sessions, practice area specific tasks and assessments.

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

Good. I think a lot of the practice areas were covered in sufficient depth at this stage.

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?

Drafting research notes, professional skills, interview skills, business case study interview skills, general commercial awareness, confidence in a legal environment

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

4/5

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?

Friendly, helpful and very welcoming! There was a clear focus when it came to work and a nice relaxed approach to relationship building which provided a balanced working environment.