AS Ability Follow-Up Day Review
at BCLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Voluntary, Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
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.
This was a half-day event at the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner offices in London. It included a Q&A overview of the firm and an application session with the Emerging Talent Team, a Q&A panel with trainees and junior associates and networking over canapés on the terrace.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Understanding how the international offices work together was really useful, as was hearing what the day-to-day work of a trainee involves. I came away with lots of useful bits of insider information!
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?
The application session was particularly helpful and has changed how I will structure my application. It was a great opportunity to get a feel for the firm and its people too- everyone I spoke to was approachable, relaxed and helpful.
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?
If you feel that 'big law' is inaccessible, stuffy or exclusionary, I encourage you to go and meet with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. It is clear that Emerging Talent have put a lot of thought not only into their recruitment strategy, but also into retaining diverse talent. Their lawyers are open and friendly and shared genuine experiences with me on a much deeper level than I have experienced at other firms. I think I would be very happy there!
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 it! It is important to me as a disabled student who is career-changing that I get a true sense of the company culture and where I would fit. My interactions with staff at the firm all felt very genuine, which was lovely.
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 reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at BCLP
5/5
Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP
If you have the chance to meet with the firm at an event, say yes! You will be surprised at how down to earth and willing to offer advice they all are. On that note, if there's something specific you want to know more about, or if you want to chat to someone with a similar background, the firm will support you in doing that. Don't be afraid to ask.
