Vacation Scheme Review
at Linklaters
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.
I sat in the Tax department for 2 weeks, so I got to work with this group on their matters. I also got to talk to numerous people at the firm and understand the work of teh different departments.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I feel like I got a genuine insight into the career options available, not just in the different practice areas of commercial law, but also other roles at Linklaters, such as Knowledge Lawyers, Innovation Lawyers, the Pro Bono department and the in-house LegalTech startup, CreateiQ.
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've learnt so much about the skills needed to excel in commercial law. I definitely became better at pitching, presenting, drafting, legal research and networking.
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 such an amazingly supportive environment. We each got principals and trainee buddies, who were there every step of the way to answer our questions. It became obvious that the firm has such a collaborative culture where everyone is happy to take time to explain things to others and everyone wants to see others succeed.
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 really enjoyed my time here, I learnt so much and I got a great insight into how the firm operates and whether this is the right workplace for me.
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 Linklaters
5/5
Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
Do your research and try to speak to people beforehand to understand what sets Linklaters apart. Most people I reached out to (without an introduction) were so friendly and ready to help and there are so many things in which Linklaters is unique, so make sure you emphasise why this resonates with you.
