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Latham & Watkins

Summer Vacation Schemer Review

at Latham & Watkins

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial 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!

4/5 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - 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.
Daily panels and sessions on each team at Latham, learning about the work lawyers do and how each area links together.
Completed a research task per week while doing real work and having coffee chats with trainees and lawyers.
Interviewed for a training contract and had the opportunity to learn about what interested us most.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was extremely fun and somewhat satisfying to receive insights into how different sectors work together and contribute to the completion of a deal or case.
Hearing from lawyers or various seniority reminded me of the flat hierarchy at the firm and reinforced my desire to train and practise at the firm.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Built on transferrable skills like communication and teamwork, alongside growing my motivation for the field of commercial law and, specifically, Latham.
Learnt about the impact of strong inter-company relationships, alongside testing my attention to detail and proactivity in a professional, legal environment.
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?
4/5
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?
Every employee was willing to have an open conversation about their role within the firm, as well as their journey towards the firm.
It signalled high employee motivation and a willingness to work together to achieve shared goals. A very positive company culture on show!
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?
2/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about not only the highest revenue-generating practise areas but also the smaller, developing ones. Practical insights on show.
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 Latham & Watkins
5/5
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Do focus on securing work experience in your initial years of university, both legal and non-legal related. This will allow you to explain the transferrable and client-facing skills necessary to succeed at Latham.
Collaboration is super important so try working in teams before applying to experience how you enjoy that!
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