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Winter Vacation Scheme student Review

at Linklaters

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: December 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - 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.
On a day to day basis, the internship consisted of scheduled talks covering different practice areas and initiatives within the firm such as D+I, innovation and AI, pro bono etc. I shared an office with an associate at the firm and completed tasks set by them.
The scheme also consisted of social events such as a dinner with Partners.
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
it was very insightful given the number of sessions provided and the opportunities to speak with a range of employees at the firm.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed written communication skills, as well as resilience and time management 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?
5/5
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

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
the culture was very inclusive and social. the overall atmosphere was supportive as well as ambitious.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight to a great extent as I felt embedded within the firm and was given the opportunity to undertake a range of tasks.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
Demonstrate how you fit the skills listed in the Agile Mindset Framework.
Please rate the future employment prospects at Linklaters
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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