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Spring Vacation Scheme Review

at Latham & Watkins

Graduate Scheme

Corporate Law

Central London & City

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4/5 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Latham & Watkins?

Friendly graduate recruitment team, comprehensive involvement from trainee to partner level
Very invested in providing a good training experience
Informative talks

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

Talks, research tasks and department led work
I enjoyed being involved in live work the enjoying the talks the most. It was nice that supervisors took time to explain the research task and provide feedback

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

4/5
I would have liked a large focus on live work

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

2/5
The finances provided some support for the week but did not fully cover accommodation, food costs and clothes

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 Latham & Watkins initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

How would you rate Latham & Watkins CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Friendly firm
High value work

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 Latham & Watkins?

To reach out to the recruitment team with questions as they are super receptive and supportive
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