Summer Vacation Scheme Review
at Gateley
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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 was placed in the Commercial Dispute Resolution team where I had the opportunity to do research for the trainees and also paralegals. I was also able to draft meaningful letters such as a Letter Before Cause and Letter Before Action. The role also allowed me to sit in on an insightful team training session where I learnt how solicitors kept up to date with the latest developments with the law.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really eye-opening as to how the legal profession, and Gateley in particular work behind the scenes. There are plenty of diverse roles available as Gateley has acquired numerous other companies e.g., Adamson Jones who specialise in IP law. This also allowed me to get a broader understanding of the requirements each role within the company has.
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 developed my team-work, collaborative and communication abilities. The work itself allowed me to hone my legal documentation skills through the various tasks I had to perform. In this professional environment I also learnt the important of attention to detail and being thorough in research. I have also developed an understanding of asking questions as it is essential to reach out when you are unsure on something.
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 company culture is the main thing that stood out to me during my time with Gateley. It is honestly the deciding factor in my consideration as to what law firm I want to be with. The culture is really welcoming and everyone is kind whilst being easy going. Not once have I felt like I could not approach anyone. Also the general atmosphere is really calm.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the insight a lot.
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
5/5
Would you recommend Gateley to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gateley
If you have made it to the assessment centre I would recommend being yourself (yes I know very cliché). But ultimately, the people interviewing and assessing you want to see if you are a person they would want to work with. They can very easily notice someone who is not themselves. Imagine you are interviewing someone who has no personality. You would not want to see them everyday. So be interested and yourself!
