Vacation Scheme Attendee Review
at Macfarlanes
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 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.
I was seated in two separate practice areas, Litigation and Private Client, over the course of the vacation scheme.
I also attended introductory sessions across a variety of the firm’s offering and interacted with senior members of the firm.
I also negotiation a mock transaction with fellow vacation scheme participants.
In litigation, I conducted legal research and drafted a note summarising the relevant case law and applicable statue.
In private client, I drafted a table comparison on the different options available for asset holding vehicles.
I also attended introductory sessions across a variety of the firm’s offering and interacted with senior members of the firm.
I also negotiation a mock transaction with fellow vacation scheme participants.
In litigation, I conducted legal research and drafted a note summarising the relevant case law and applicable statue.
In private client, I drafted a table comparison on the different options available for asset holding vehicles.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Getting the opportunity to understanding the business from the inside was extremely insightful. It allowed me to challenge my assumptions and learn how the different practice areas interact. It also allowed me to identify the firm’s approach to the market and how it distinguishes itself from its competitors.
Additionally, through interactions with members of the firm, I learnt about the different roles available and their various responsibilities.
Additionally, through interactions with members of the firm, I learnt about the different roles available and their various responsibilities.
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?
Through this experience, I have honed my drafting skills. I improved my ability to tailor my tone and structure to the target audience.
Additionally, I have developed my commercial awareness. Through the various tasks assigned and introductory talks, I learnt how the different practice areas work efficiently together and how it provides a comprehensive client offering.
Furthermore, I developed my interpersonal skills. Through various networking events and interactions with various members of the firm, I was able to improve on my communication and team working ability.
Additionally, I have developed my commercial awareness. Through the various tasks assigned and introductory talks, I learnt how the different practice areas work efficiently together and how it provides a comprehensive client offering.
Furthermore, I developed my interpersonal skills. Through various networking events and interactions with various members of the firm, I was able to improve on my communication and team working ability.
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 company culture was even better than what was advertised on the promotional material.
Everyone was extremely welcoming and patient with us, providing us the time and day to answer questions about their work and their experiences.
Amongst the participants, the general atmosphere was extremely friendly. It was an extremely collaborative cohort which made the experience very enjoyable.
Everyone was extremely welcoming and patient with us, providing us the time and day to answer questions about their work and their experiences.
Amongst the participants, the general atmosphere was extremely friendly. It was an extremely collaborative cohort which made the experience very enjoyable.
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 was able to get a real insight into the business and have a great idea on what makes the firm the success that it is.
I was also able to get insights into areas of law that I was interested in.
I was also able to get insights into areas of law that I was interested in.
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 and reimbursed expenses
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
I would say have an open mind and make the most out of the experience if given the opportunity.
When applying to Macfarlanes, I would advice applicants to understand its unique position in the market and how their experiences align with the firm’s values.
When applying to Macfarlanes, I would advice applicants to understand its unique position in the market and how their experiences align with the firm’s values.
