Legal vacation scheme student 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.
There were two main parts to the vacation scheme. Firstly, the scheduled sessions, events, socials and assessed tasks. Secondly, the opportunity to sit in a practice area with a dedicated principal and trainee buddy who provided exposure to the day-to-day work. Overall, there were lots of opportunities to network, learn about the firm and its offerings, and gain exposure to the actual work undertaken in your respective practice area.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very interesting having multiple opportunities to both have a first chance at trainee level tasks and follow-up with discussions to understand what I had done correctly, but also where I may have gone slightly wrong. I now have a firmer understanding of the actual role of a trainee solicitor 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?
I have become more confident in networking situations and more knowledgeable about the day-to-day tasks completed by trainees and other fee-earners at 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?
The culture was a standout part of the vacation scheme for me personally. Everyone I interacted with was extremely approachable and more than willing to answer questions I had. Certain people even went out of their way to introduce themselves to me. Overall, the culture at the firm was great.
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 my experience on the scheme. Everyone (other vacation schemers and staff) were very easy to get along with and this made it far easier to maximise what I got out of the scheme. The scheme was scheduled very well to encompass a mix of independent and firm-led experiences. There were also countless opportunities to network with people across the firm.
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
Review Agile Mindset Framework and ensure that you have examples to provide in HR interviews. Also practice watson glaser assessments.
