First Steps Scheme Participant Review
at Fieldfisher LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
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.
During this insightful and interactive scheme, I had the opportunity to:
- Shadow a trainee in the firm's Real Estate practice
- Attend workshops on the firm's I&D policies and Just Purpose initiatives
- Attend a practice fair and gained insights into Fieldfisher's diverse and award-winning practices
- Network with various trainees and solicitors and gained an insight into the firm's work and culture
- Shadow a trainee in the firm's Real Estate practice
- Attend workshops on the firm's I&D policies and Just Purpose initiatives
- Attend a practice fair and gained insights into Fieldfisher's diverse and award-winning practices
- Network with various trainees and solicitors and gained an insight into the firm's work and culture
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was a brilliant experience from a commercial awareness standpoint as I developed my understanding of the role of a commercial lawyer in business transactions between large entities. By shadowing a trainee in real estate, I gained an insight into the practical application of land law concepts in real life planning situations. Furthermore, I gained a comprehensive understanding of the firm's work in banking & finance, personal injury and medical negligence, corporate, and dispute resolution. .
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?
I developed integral skills required for success in commercial law during the scheme. Shadowing a trainee in the firm's real estate practice and being tasked with a research assignment regarding electronic conveyancing of land honed my writing and research skills as I had to find information and produce a concise response in limited time. I also developed my interpersonal skills as I had the opportunity to network with various people with diverse interests.
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?
Everyone at the firm was d eager to give their insights and advice. It was made clear that I would be welcome to ask any questions and I appreciated the time that trainees and solicitors took out of their busy schedule to answer our questions regarding their practices and the work of a commercial solicitor. Finally, during my shadowing experience, everyone in the firm's real estate practice was welcoming irrespective of their seniority.
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 insight as it was a firsthand perspective into a commercial law career at one of London's most reputed law firms. It was particularly interesting to gain a deeper understanding of the firm's personal injury and medical negligence practice - which is rated highly by reputed legal publications. The authentic delivery of information by the firm's solicitors and the ability to ask questions made the insight extremely engaging.
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 Fieldfisher LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Fieldfisher LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fieldfisher LLP
Fieldfisher is a brilliant firm and I highly recommend applying to them for their graduate programmes. I was thoroughly impressed by their diversity policies as well as their environmentally conscious approach to their work. It may also make sense to research the fantastic work done by their highly rated IP and personal injury and medical negligence practices.
