First-year Insight Scheme Intern Review
at Baker McKenzie
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: November 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.
Run over two days, the First-year Insight Scheme offered me a strong insight into how an international, elite law firm like Baker McKenzie operates. I was able to attend structured sessions as part of the scheme, which introduced me to the various practices and areas of work that Baker McKenzie engages in. One key part was being allocated a trainee solicitor to shadow and learn a variety of skills and knowledge from.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The First-year Insight Scheme offered me a strong insight the various practices and industries of work that Baker McKenzie engages in, and this included learning about the roles available such as a trainee solicitor.
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?
Over the two days, I was able to develop my commercial awareness and understanding of what being a Trainee Solicitor entails. By working with the group and graduate recruitment team through a series of tasks and interactive workshops, I also built up many core skills I need to succeed in the role of a trainee solicitor at such a leading law firm, such as teamwork and communication
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?
The culture was very friendly and open - I felt very comfortable at all times and particularly felt that the graduate recruitment team made a great effort to incorporate me into the scheme.
It was also very diverse and meritocratic.
It was also very diverse and meritocratic.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the scheme, and would strongly recommend all aspiring solicitors to apply to Baker McKenzie for a scheme that you are eligible for.
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 reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Baker McKenzie
5/5
Would you recommend Baker McKenzie to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Baker McKenzie
Tailor your application, research the firm, network with solicitors beforehand, and practice for all stages of testing and interviewing.
