Summer Vacation Scheme Review
at RPC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/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.
I was involved in a wide variety of tasks. I had to write a blog post on recent market developments on advertising, review different contract clauses and participate in meetings with partners. I had a chance to talk with many different people from the firm across all the department I was interested at any level, from trainees to partners. Finally during the scheme, grad rec organised a series of interesting workshops on personal branding, diversity and on the firm strategy going forward.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The whole process was very transparent. They allowed us to chat with current trainees and associates across many different departments to understand what each department does and what different role entails. We also had a chance to participate in a partners panel during which we could ask partners many different questions. This was really useful to understand how to progress our career and what we could expect from a career in law and a career at RPC
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 scheme was incredibly useful to understand what skills are crucial for solicitors and to enhance my skills. We had to deliver a presentation on Diversity and Inclusion which was really useful to improve my public speaking and presentation skills. Moreover, I improved my drafting skills by writing blog articles but also drafting amendments for an existing contract. Finally, time management skills is crucial to succeed both during a vacation scheme and in a career as a solicitor and this really helped me during my time at RPC.
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?
THe company culture was great. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help. The open plan structure allows you to interact with trainees, associates and partners. No one feels to important to help you, especially during the scheme. The firm also organises many different socials to promote a friendly and supportive culture. Overall everyone was extremely nice and willing to help.
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 the experience. I would definitely recommend to everyone to participate in RPC's summer vacation scheme because it gives you a good insight of the firm but also of a career as a lawyer in a city law firm. The whole experience definitely exceeded my expectations.
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
Please rate the future employment prospects at RPC
5/5
Would you recommend RPC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RPC
First of all I would recommend taking part in RPC's open days to understand the firm's culture and make sure it fits you. That will also help you to put a foot in the door. Then I would say just spend a lot of time in the online application. Review the grammar and make sure you are concise. For the interview just be yourself be natural, this is literally what the firm looks for, bright people who are also fun to work with.
