Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Linklaters
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: December 2025
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.
Positive but intense. Mixture of projects, work from the practice group you're sat in, overview sessions, introductions, networking opportunities, socials, and various administrative tasks.
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Emphasis on a law firm being first and foremost a business. Open communication about job timelines, opportunities for secondment, and business development.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Developed: time management, understanding of legal terms, adaptability
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
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Welcoming. Full of high performing people, who are generous with their time and advice.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I did enjoy the experience. It was extremely busy and demanding, but rewarding.
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
Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
Realise that the importance of business development. Prepare yourself to be busy!
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
