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Dentons LLP

Vacation Scheme Review

at Dentons LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.4 /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
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
I sat in 2 seat which were Employment and Energy. My supervisors gave me tasks to complete throughout the day. I also had 3 daily meetings with my supervisors and trainee buddy. During these meetings, I asked a couple of questions about the firm.
I also completed a group assesment on the final day of the scheme.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I gained insight into the structure of the training contract during my chats with the supervisor and a dedicated presentation.
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 improved my legal research and time-management skills when completing the tasks.
I also developed by collaboration skills during the group task.
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?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was extremely non-hierarchical and open. I felt like I could ask questions openly and everyone was very approachable.
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 insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the experience.
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 Dentons LLP
4/5
Would you recommend Dentons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dentons LLP
Tailor the application to the firm and try and network with trainees before applying.
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