First Year Scheme Participant Review
at Latham & Watkins
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: October 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.
We were shown presentations on the various practice areas and diversity initiatives run by the firm, and were given ample time to network with practicing lawyers. We also had the chance to shadow an associate for two days.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fantastic opportunity and I'm so grateful that I was given this chance. An eye-opening experience that you wouldn't be able to get anywhere else.
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?
It was great to learn more about how a law firm actually operates, and this scheme was definitely beneficial in helping me build up my knowledge and confidence.
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?
It was very friendly and the people I met were very open and honest about how it is like to work in an international firm such as Latham & Watkins.
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 enjoyed so much - definitely the most insightful experience I have had thus far.
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 Latham & Watkins
5/5
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Understand the many different aspects of the firm such as the culture and the work that they do - always be prepared to answer any type of question.
