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Vacation Schemer Review

by Taylor Wessing

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Each vacation schemer spends a week in a practice area. I was sat in patents. I completed a variety of tasks: legal research, case summaries, attending court, summarising court notes, group presentation, chatting with associates and trainees rom different departments.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Presentation skills, Taking court notes, Writing Summaries


  • 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?
  • 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
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • I learnt a lot. Everyone was very welcoming and open to chat. Despite the scheme only lasting a week, I gained a really broad understanding of the firm thanks to the practice area focus sessions and everyone's openness


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Everyone was very friendly, open and honest. It confirmed that the firm's values aren't just for show, they are embedded in the culture of the firm.


  • 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

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed it a lot. I thrive in a fast paced environment and the variety of tasks was very engaging.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Taylor Wessing
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
  • Research the firm's values. Reach out to trainees on LinkedIn, they are all really friendly and open to chat.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2025


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