Spring Vacation Scheme Student Review

Item: Spring Vacation Scheme Student at Clyde & Co LLP
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Clyde & Co LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

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 Vacation Scheme began with a day of talks with Graduate Recruitment, we then spent some time with our departments to get to know the practice area. Typical tasks for the week included research tasks, commercial drafting and reviewing contracts for errors. The scheme included multiple talks with networks within the firm, such as their diversity network ACED. The week finished with an interview with a partner and legal director.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

There was plenty opportunity to learn about the different seats you can choose from at trainee level. In addition, we learnt about the Associate position which you apply to at the end of the training contract. This will be the seat you want to qualify into.

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 have developed my networking skills during the two weeks at Clyde & Co by speaking with various lawyers. I have also developed my research and commercial thinking skills through the work completed.

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?

Despite there not being as many people in the office following on from COVID-19 and the introduction of hybrid working, there was a friendly atmosphere around the firm. Everyone I had spoken to were willing to spend time giving advice.