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Open Day Review

at Taylor Wessing

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: November 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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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.
The Taylor Wessing Trailblazing Open Day was an incredible opportunity to hear directly from Trainees, Partners and the Graduate Recruitment Team. Students were also given the chance to speak to individuals from the firm and ask any questions they had any concerns about. Each member at Taylor Wessing was extremely welcoming and friendly which highly demonstrated the culture of the firm as a whole.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We were provided with effective insights into the firm and the type of work the firm is involved in. It was reassuring to hear that there are a wide-range of sectors that individuals are able to work within.
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?
Students were able to participate in a Commercial Business Exercise which was an opportunity to improve teamwork skills alongside demonstrate and build commercial awareness. It also provided students with the opportunity to pitch to Trainees at the firm in the group exercise and the team kindly provided feedback with regards to the strongest points and areas for improvement.
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?
Each member at Taylor Wessing was extremely welcoming, supportive and friendly which highly demonstrated the culture of the firm as a whole.
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?
The environment of the firm and the individuals at the firm were extremely welcoming and insightful. Being provided with the opportunity to directly hear from Trainees, Partners and the Graduate Recruitment Team demonstrated how Taylor Wessing truly cares about the success of individuals who wish to pursue a career at the firm.
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 reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Taylor Wessing
5/5
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
Don't pretend to be someone you're not. Taylor Wessing is truly a supportive and collaborative firm who are dedicated towards the areas they work within. If you do not have a genuine interest or passion for the areas that the firm works within, do not pretend that you do for the sake of it as this will be reflected in both your application alongside at the interview stage.
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