Spring Insight Programme Review
at Lazard
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
Mayfair
Review Submitted: November 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
On a day-to-day basis, the firm really blended a strong culture of mixing workshops including technical skills, as well as informal events to understand one another better. A lot of autonomy was provided in terms of carrying out group projects, training sessions and a lot of support was provided through the real-expertise of bankers.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Lazard truly emphasises their culture in excellence, with thoroughly detailed overview of the importance of each division. Finding out unique pockets of deal-trouble as well as wins was always interesting, as well as understanding the broader NY-office roles.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Without doubt there was a great learning curve, and early exposure to a variety of knowledge courses in M&A/RX etc. More unique to Lazard, the boardroom pitch was a particularly fun and the willingness to give such responsibility to candidates were truly phenomenal.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Having heard from a huge plethora of reps, Lazard was a truly comfortable, relaxed, prestigious and interesting place to have an insight programme at. The buddy scheme - including nice lunches, breakfast and all-day snacks, made the experience feel more special than other insight programmes. To top it all off, the UK CEO's frank talk with us proved Lazard's commitment to an all-inclusive culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
The working environment, M&A pitch competition, social events and networking opportunities, alongside the Analyst Buddy & Senior Mentor - really made a Lazard an enjoyable place to attend the insight programme at. To add, HR as well as the members of the firm - from lifts to lunches - were especially kind. A thoroughly enjoyable 3-days.
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 not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Lazard
3/5
Would you recommend Lazard to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lazard
Prep well, and truly absorb Lazard's culture.
