First Year Insight Scheme Review
at Macfarlanes
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
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.
Was on Real Estate seat, but also gained networking opportunities and mock negotiations with other practices.
Really enjoyed the week, such a supportive culture and everyone was super friendly/educative. Would really love to come back for a vacation scheme and potentially work here as a lawyer in the future.
Really enjoyed the week, such a supportive culture and everyone was super friendly/educative. Would really love to come back for a vacation scheme and potentially work here as a lawyer in the future.
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Super informative, the firm constantly urged us to consider a wide range of practice areas. Anyone I asked questions was happy to help, and I never felt like I couldn't ask question
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes, I have improved my negotiation skills, attention to what is important in legal documents/contracts, and of course general legal knowledge
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?
Inclusive, friendly and supportive. Never felt left out and always felt comfortable with asking questions.
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?
10/10, enjoyed it so much and is one of the most exciting and interesting insights I've ever had into a firm.
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
Research the company, practice areas you're interested in and what makes the firm different
Please rate the future employment prospects at Macfarlanes
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
No
First Year Insight Scheme Participant
at Macfarlanes
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- Holborn
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