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Open Day Review

at Taylor Wessing

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

Review Submitted: December 2021

Overall Rating

4.3 /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
4.5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the virtual internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Taylor Wessing’s Open Day consisted of talks from graduate recruitment, trainees, associates and a senior partner. The open day provided insight into the application process, the firm’s culture, beliefs and values.
The open day mainly consisted of us listening to these representatives, with the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise. It was great to hear about their journeys into the firm and how to customise our applications to help ensure success.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The open day provided a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the business and available roles/opportunities. The speakers insured we were aware of the opportunities that trainees and successful vacation scheme candidates receive. The firm seems to strive to improve equality, in both race and gender, but also understands the importance of sustainability. These are qualities that many will find important in a potential place of work -myself included. The training available seems high-quality.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, I have learnt how to improve my commercial awareness, how to improve my approach to applications, how to succeed in assessment centres and how to make the most of vacation schemes. This was a good opportunity to grasp an overview of what law firms seek in candidates in order to improve their business. I learnt how to develop my communication skills, especially when on vacation schemes. Also, I developed my networking skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
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 virtual internship
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The cultural said to be inclusive and collegiate. A lot of the representative seemed very friendly and engaging. They were eager to answer all of our questions to the best of their ability, which was lovely to see. They also seemed very honest and approachable, whilst appearing down to earth. This is very important for many future applicants. So, overall I would describe the culture, as professional get friendly.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual internship?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
I enjoyed having the opportunity to ask all of my questions after each section and I enjoyed hearing all of the representatives backgrounds and journeys into the firm.
In particular, I enjoyed the trainee Q&A the most, as it provided the most insight into what is life is like as a trainee at Taylor Wessing.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no 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
When applying for the open day, make sure you demonstrate an understanding of the firm and what they are looking for. Please ensure that your application is honest and truly reflects yourself. Be clear, succinct, professional and honest! Also, make sure you take time to proof read your application.
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