First-Year Scheme Review
at Latham & Watkins
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law, Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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.
The scheme involved participation in various practice area talks, networking sessions, and Q&A discussions with partners, associates and trainees at the firm. Participants were also allocated a trainee mentor and associate whom we shadowed on the third day.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very insightful. The practice area talks opened my horizons to new groups that I had not been as familiar with, such as Restructuring & Special Situations. I left feeling very excited about many of Latham's practices, only furthering my desire to pursue a career at the firm.
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?
My understanding of Latham's practice areas and culture has grown tremendously. In terms of skills, there was a great deal of specialist knowledge and information that I learnt during the scheme. Moreover, I found the networking sessions to be an excellent opportunity for me to develop soft skills and feel comfortable engaging members of the firm.
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?
Latham's culture is one-of-a-kind. The people I met were incredibly positive, and I was happy to see how tight-knit and non-hierarchical the community is. As an international student, I was very pleased to see the strong position the firm takes towards diversity & inclusion, something that is reflected in both its many affinity groups and strong BAME representation.
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?
5/5. The scheme was very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it to future students. I only wish that I could have spent more time shadowing an associate, as I was very interested in learning about his personal experiences working at the firm. Of course, I understand the considerable constraints involved given that they must all be very busy!
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 and reimbursed expenses
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
Latham's culture is uniquely community-driven. From individual lawyers to affinity groups, everyone is involved in creating a united and positive space. I would encourage applicants to look at both the firm's amazing work and its special culture with a strong emphasis on how they fit with the firm's identity.
