First Year Insight Scheme Participant Review
at Macfarlanes
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Holborn
Review Submitted: April 2026
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.
We were involved in tasks relating to our practice area, we received presentations on the firm (from sustainability to innovation). We were able to schedule coffee chats with associates at the firm, receiving additional insight.
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 informative, we received in-depth insight about the day to day expectations and tasks of each practice area, as well as additional areas of the firm and their work
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I’ve learnt negotiating skills, and developed my communication skills through speaking to an array of people
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?
So so welcoming
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 massively enjoyed it 10/10
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 Macfarlanes to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Macfarlanes
Do in depth research on the firm, as it is very unique
Please rate the future employment prospects at Macfarlanes
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
No
