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Gateley

Vacation Scheme Student Review

at Gateley

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Reading

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Experience
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day we received a task to complete by the end of the day, replicating real tasks that we could expect to receive as a trainee. In amongst our tasks we had overview sessions from the various departments, as well as from diversity and inclusion and responsible business. The day would end with a fun social of some sort, including an escape room and a murder mystery.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fantastic to hear from multiple members of the business about their varying routes into Gateley and into the legal sector more broadly.
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 learnt a tremendous amount from this week, not just about the firm but about the wider fields of law in general. I have also learnt how to structure certain documents and was given the opportunity to use Clarilis.
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?
4/5
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?
Gateley has a very friendly, supportive environment. Everyone I spoke to was happy for me to get in touch with any questions I had despite their own busy workloads. Even partners got involved in social activities!
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 had a fantastic week and met so many wonderful people. The socials at the end of the day were a great way to unwind after the hard work during the day.
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 Gateley
4/5
Would you recommend Gateley to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gateley
Go for it! Everyone is so friendly and supportive which allows you to ask lots of questions. The company is very people focused which is one of its greatest strengths.
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