Vacation Scheme Student Review
at BCLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
- I was sat within the Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure team, therefore the tasks I encountered on a daily basis were within this remit.
- I was involved in a variety of Trainee Solicitor tasks, gaining insight into the role. These included: drafting documents, editing DD reports, etc.
- I interacted with various members of the team on a daily basis, from Trainees, Associates, and Partners.
- I was involved in a variety of Trainee Solicitor tasks, gaining insight into the role. These included: drafting documents, editing DD reports, etc.
- I interacted with various members of the team on a daily basis, from Trainees, Associates, and Partners.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- It has been a great opportunity to learn about all the different seats which you can train in within the Trainee role and how the tasks within each of these seats might differ.
- Working within BCLP has helped develop my understanding of how the business operates in attracting and maintaining its talent.
- Working within BCLP has helped develop my understanding of how the business operates in attracting and maintaining its talent.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- I have developed skills such as: attention to detail, perseverance, communication, etc.
- I have become accustomed to adapting my working style when required i.e. having to drop a task to pick up a more urgent matter. This is something that does not come naturally to me as a perfectionist.
- I have become accustomed to adapting my working style when required i.e. having to drop a task to pick up a more urgent matter. This is something that does not come naturally to me as a perfectionist.
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?
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- I felt comfortable communicating with people across the firm.
- I felt valued as part of the team when involved in meetings etc. despite being such a low-level member of the team.
- I have enjoyed the social events the firm has held, and have found that everyone at BCLP is open to communicate and tell you about their role. It has not been difficult gaining an insight from people at these informal events.
- I felt valued as part of the team when involved in meetings etc. despite being such a low-level member of the team.
- I have enjoyed the social events the firm has held, and have found that everyone at BCLP is open to communicate and tell you about their role. It has not been difficult gaining an insight from people at these informal events.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- I have enjoyed working within my team and have really felt valued - the culture of the team and BCLP firm-wide feels inclusive and welcoming.
- The work I have been involved in has been interesting in that it has provided insight into areas I had yet to experience. I would have liked to have received more variety in work, rather than completing more work on certain tasks (although this was also on me to ask for).
- The work I have been involved in has been interesting in that it has provided insight into areas I had yet to experience. I would have liked to have received more variety in work, rather than completing more work on certain tasks (although this was also on me to ask for).
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 BCLP
4/5
Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP
- If you prep well (research, gaining insight, etc) for the original application, you will already be in a good position going forward. Advance this research before the interview and assessment centre.
- Make sure you have solid answers to the standard 'why law,' 'why BCLP,' questions - this are easy questions to prepare.
- Try to gain as much insight into the firm before applying and then attending the Vac Scheme - reach out to people.
- Make sure you have solid answers to the standard 'why law,' 'why BCLP,' questions - this are easy questions to prepare.
- Try to gain as much insight into the firm before applying and then attending the Vac Scheme - reach out to people.
