First Year Insight Scheme Participant Review
at Macfarlanes
Internship (1 Month+)
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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I attended network sessions with over 5 practice areas.
I spent over 2 hours each day day in my practice area completed typical trainee tasks under the supervision of a trainee.
I also completed a negotiation exercise that was great at mirroring a real negotiation.
I spent over 2 hours each day day in my practice area completed typical trainee tasks under the supervision of a trainee.
I also completed a negotiation exercise that was great at mirroring a real negotiation.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility! Over the 4 days I completed around 4 tasks to support my supervisor trainee and his team in corporate and M&A.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Negotiation
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Networking
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Networking
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots of support. I was under the guidance of a trainee solicitor.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was incredibly friendly! Everything they say about the firm is true!
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
To a very great extent! Definitely one of most extensive internships for first years.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Macfarlanes to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Macfarlanes
Do your research on the firms biggest differentiators!
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Macfarlanes
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
First Year Insight Scheme Participant
at Macfarlanes
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
- Holborn
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