Vacation scheme participant Review
at Macfarlanes
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
I completed work in two practice areas as well as attending a range of sessions and social events.
I gained a detailed insight into both the private client and litigation practice areas, receiving support and feedback from my trainee supervisors and the Early Careers Team.
I gained a detailed insight into both the private client and litigation practice areas, receiving support and feedback from my trainee supervisors and the Early Careers Team.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Throughout the scheme, we were provided with a lot of information about the firm, which we were then able to witness when in our practice areas.
I am now aware of the ways in which Macfarlanes supports its firm members and operates on a day-to-day basis.
I am now aware of the ways in which Macfarlanes supports its firm members and operates on a day-to-day basis.
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 legal knowledge in specific areas and gained a deeper commercial awareness.
I also developed a range of soft skills through conversing with firm staff and contributing to practice areas meetings.
I also developed a range of soft skills through conversing with firm staff and contributing to practice areas meetings.
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?
4/5
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture at Macfarlanes is incredibly friendly and welcoming, with my trainee supervisors always offering assistance and guidance.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the Vacation Scheme, and I believe I am a more well-rounded person because of it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Macfarlanes
3/5
Would you recommend Macfarlanes to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Macfarlanes
I would tell them to thoroughly research the firm to make sure they know what they are applying for. I would then say that being authentic and honest will go far in the application process.
