Vacation Scheme Participant Review

Item: Vacation Scheme Participant at Macfarlanes
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

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 - Overview of Experience

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

The vacation scheme was an extremely enjoyable experience, enabling me to get detailed insights into and first-hand experience of working on high value, high stakes matters at an elite city law firm. I was involved in trainee level work, such as research and drafting, helping me build on and develop crucial legal skills, as well as learn from experienced lawyers at the firm.

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 a very enjoyable experience and the multiple sessions on different areas of the business provided detailed insights.

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed crucial legal skills, including research, communication and analytical thinking.

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?

The culture was extremely friendly and supportive. Everyone was always happy to take time out of their day to speak with us and provide important insight into the culture at the firm.

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 very much enjoyed the insight due to the opportunity it provided to learn about the firm in so much more detail and really get a personal experience with the firm.