Vacation Scheme Participant Review
at Macfarlanes
Graduate Scheme
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 the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Macfarlanes?
Excellent - everyone took the time to explain tasks, the firm was incredibly welcoming, and Early Careers were great at making everyone comfortable during the two weeks.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Being involved in real matters.
Drafting, research, and viewing documents.
Drafting, research, and viewing documents.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Macfarlanes initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Macfarlanes CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Macfarlanes to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great two weeks - an incredible introduction to law, and everyone is extremely friendly.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Macfarlanes?
Learn about the firm and have genuine, personal reasons for wanting to work there.
