Vacation Scheme Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/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.
Sat within a department at the firm and was given work by a principal. We also had three projects due throughout the duration of the scheme, two of which were assessed. Graduate recruitment also held numerous sessions, such as Practice Overview sessions which were very informative. We also had the opportunity to reach out to people at the firm for virtual coffee chats.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting to learn about the firm's objectives and goals, and how it's going to achieve them. It was also very insightful learning about how the different departments are interconnected and how they all work together to achieve a common goal.
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 developed my organisation and time management skills by having to balance different pieces of work to ensure I completed them within the deadline set. My networking skills and confidence also improved by having the opportunity to talk to different people within the firm.
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 incredibly friendly and it was clear people wanted to help you where they could. People at the firm took time out of their day to have chats with vacation scheme students to provide an insight into their time at the firm and what they do within their department which was incredibly insightful and helpful. Although online, it was clear that the firm is incredibly friendly, supportive and inclusive.
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 really enjoyed the vacation scheme and the sessions that were held. It was great to learn more about the firm and what tasks a trainee solicitor could encounter. Graduate recruitment also organised many socials throughout the scheme which were great and helped the vacation scheme students get to know each other due to the online nature of the 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
Ensure you research the firm properly and know why you want to do a vacation scheme at Linklaters rather than another firm. Be enthusiastic, but also genuine and show that you have a real desire to learn.
