Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme Review
at BCLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Review Submitted: August 2021
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
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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
4/5
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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.
Work nature is mostly legal research, documents review and drafting - all tasks are relevant to ongoing matters and value-adding work. Lunchtime training and presentations on legal updates are also often.
Very friendly workplace - partners, associates and trainees are all really approachable, willing to provide much guidance and constructive feedback on your work. Social events are also often where interns can chat with fee-earners and know more about the firm and the sector in general.
Very friendly workplace - partners, associates and trainees are all really approachable, willing to provide much guidance and constructive feedback on your work. Social events are also often where interns can chat with fee-earners and know more about the firm and the sector in general.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
In-depth introductions about the firm's practice and focus are provided to all interns, which gives a good overview and insights on both the business' development. Daily conversations and exchanges with colleagues also provide a true picture of how it is like to work in the firm, as well as how trainees are able to contribute in their roles.
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?
Practical skills essential for a future legal career are well-trained e.g. research skills, legal drafting skills etc. More importantly, the skills of presenting findings in a client-friendly manner are enhanced through engagement in actual ongoing matters. You get to understand and learn how to be more client-focus when completing your tasks. Innovative thinking and problem-solving is also encouraged when communicating your thoughts on how to approach particular matters / requests from clients.
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?
A truly diverse and inclusive firm - in these 4 weeks I have met and chatted with colleagues from different educational and cultural backgrounds, within and across offices. All people are more than willing to offer support and guidance and to give constructive feedback from time to time on your performance such that you can constantly improve even during the scheme. The firm also organises events on diversity initiatives e.g. LGBTQ+, empowering female etc.
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?
Overall it has been a really enjoyable 4-week time. Interns were offered much exposure in terms of the high level of engagement in real-life matters, and would feel much valued along with the close cooperation with your team and also the firm as a whole. The firm's willingness to invest in trainees and even interns also exceeded my expectations. Would definitely recommend to all students aspiring for a future legal career.
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 BCLP
4/5
Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP
Just be yourself - show the ability to work as a team player and eagerness to learn and improve. Do not hesitate to ask for clarifications if anything is unclear to you. Seek feedback from your interviewers, supervisors and colleagues who assign you tasks, and improve upon them.
As regards the assessment centre and interview, be prepared to show your commercial awareness and business instincts. Also, make sure you understand the core practices of the firm.
As regards the assessment centre and interview, be prepared to show your commercial awareness and business instincts. Also, make sure you understand the core practices of the firm.
