Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Assisting staff of all levels at a city law firm with a variety of matters from selling companies to obtaining urgent injunctions.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Gained an increased insight into life in an office and the day in day out working life of being a solicitor and the different areas of law to practice in.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme was superb and lead me to apply for a training contract at the firm in question, where I am now happily working.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Wedlake bell LLP?
  • I was made to feel very valued, particular when people took the time to provide positive feedback on the work which I had assisted with

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme was very well structured. We were given appropriate, interesting work as well as opportunities to network internally and attend a client event.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot of support was received particularly with work that id never done before and doors were always open.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A good amount of support is provided, particularly given the demands of the business.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Is anyone ever happy with what they are paid?! The money is good but more would always be nice

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • All sorts of oppertunites to socialise and play sport. A lot of responsibility is given to juniors to allow them to engage directly with clients at business development events.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Wedlake bell LLP to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Fantastic insight into the work. Nice people and a good balance.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wedlake bell LLP?
  • Take time to get your application perfect in terms of typos etc. That makes a huge difference.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Central London & City

May 2017


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