Vacation Scheme candidate Review

Item: Vacation Scheme candidate at Latham & Watkins
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Latham & Watkins

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

Review Submitted: July 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.

Completing Research Tasks based on my designated seat at the firm.
Completing work given by my supervisor.
Networking with all staff at the firm.
Attending sessions to learn more about legal practice areas

How would you rate the structure of the insight

5/5

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

Incredibly enjoyable. In-depth sessions thoroughly explained the life of lawyers in different aspects of the firm. It was great to sit in an office and witness firsthand how lawyers operate.

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have improved my drafting skills, my eye for detail, my ability to structure a memo, my research skills, and my conversational skills with legal professionals.

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?

Despite everyone working very hard, all staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

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?

A very enjoyable experience.

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

Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?

Yes

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins

It’s not always easy, but be outgoing, talk to everyone you see, ask your supervisor questions if you’re unsure, and ask for work to best expose yourself to new experiences. Also, spend time with your fellow vacation schemers because they know exactly how you're feeling!