Vacation Schemer Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: September 2021
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.
1. Webinars - on the firm's work (eg: practice area-specific) or initiatives (eg D&I)
2. Calls - daily calls with associate supervisor and trainee buddy, alongside self-initiated calls with other members of the firm
3. Work - we had 3 simulated trainee tasks
4. Socials - we had 1-2 socials a week to get to know other schemers and graduate recruitment
5. Client pitch exercise - we did a simulated client pitch to partners
2. Calls - daily calls with associate supervisor and trainee buddy, alongside self-initiated calls with other members of the firm
3. Work - we had 3 simulated trainee tasks
4. Socials - we had 1-2 socials a week to get to know other schemers and graduate recruitment
5. Client pitch exercise - we did a simulated client pitch to partners
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The scheme did a great job in teaching us about the day-to-day work that commercial lawyers actually do. Many people I spoke to also gave me great research resources to help me gain knowledge on Linklaters' work even after the scheme.
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?
Definitely! The scheme tested my time management as we had to balance our work alongside the meetings and calls we scheduled. The scheme also gave me a great insight into the work trainees actually do.
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?
Everyone was extremely friendly and approachable! Anyone I asked made time for me and was very willing to teach me. My supervisors were also extremely supportive and my practice area team got me involved in weekly meetings. I felt very comfortable and welcomed throughout my time on the scheme.
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?
It was the best vacation scheme I participated in. I enjoyed all aspects of it - the learning, getting to meet new people and even the work! I highly recommend this vacation scheme.
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 Linklaters
5/5
Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
Prepare for technical questions in the assessment centre - especially how a M&A deal works. Have strong motivation for the firm and commercial law - and have personal examples to show this.
