Spring Vacation Scheme 2021 Review
at Dentons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Banking, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Legal/Law
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
Throughout the scheme, we had a number of presentations organised to give us insight to specific elements of the firm (such as Inclusion & Diversity Strategies). We were also given time in two seats, with Associate supervisors and Trainee buddies, who gave us different interesting tasks mirroring work at the firm. We were also able to receive info and advice directly from our buddies and supervisors, which was particularly beneficial.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The Scheme was extremely insightful. We were given multiple opportunities to ask questions to employees at all levels at the firm about life at Dentons.
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?
Yes, definitely! For me one of the most significant benefits of the firm was finding out what types of tasks trainees carry out day-to-day. For example, this often involved research tasks, so I was required to analyse large amounts of information whilst sifting out the key points, which I then had to feed back to my supervisors.
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?
The culture and atmosphere was very open, which resonated with me in particular. Everyone I met was friendly and happy to talk to me and answer any questions I had. I definitely felt welcome and comfortable, even as a vac schemer at Dentons.
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?
I really enjoyed the insight, and the whole experience, as I felt it was not only fun, but also interesting and invaluable as an aspiring solicitor.
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
5/5
Would you recommend Dentons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dentons LLP
I would try to gain as much insight into Dentons as possible before applying (think Open Days, Law Fairs etc.) as this will definitely help you stand out in applications. When it comes to interviews or the assessment day, obviously it is important to represent yourself professionally and demonstrate your skills, but do not be afraid to show your own personality, and highlight your own personal experiences also!
Summer Vacation Scheme Student
at Dentons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- Edinburgh/Glasgow
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