Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Gateley
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.3/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
A mixture of talks and insight into the firm, alongside opportunities for networking and socialising, in addition to doing work for the department.
Some of the work was on live cases, other tasks involved research, drafting, reviewing documents, sitting in on meetings, writing case briefs etc.
Plenty of opportunity for learning and asking questions. Work is challenging in a good way - no overly simple or administrative tasks.
Some of the work was on live cases, other tasks involved research, drafting, reviewing documents, sitting in on meetings, writing case briefs etc.
Plenty of opportunity for learning and asking questions. Work is challenging in a good way - no overly simple or administrative tasks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
A lot of insight is given into the business on a whole as well as specific departments. Everyone from all departments is willing to take time to talk to you about what they do and answer any questions.
A lot of insight is also given into the internal networks, communities, clubs - also opportunities to join in with the internal clubs such as running or yoga.
A lot of insight is also given into the internal networks, communities, clubs - also opportunities to join in with the internal clubs such as running or yoga.
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?
Networking and confidence in the work place.
Client interaction skills.
Researching.
Attention to detail and being thorough.
Drafting.
Quick learning and making observations.
Critical thinking.
Proof-reading.
Client interaction skills.
Researching.
Attention to detail and being thorough.
Drafting.
Quick learning and making observations.
Critical thinking.
Proof-reading.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
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
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Incredibly welcoming and friendly. Everyone is honest and open but direct - staff achieve an incredible balance between hard work and friendliness. General atmosphere is calm and positive. Culture is great - a lot of social events and opportunities to get involved in internal activities. Everyone seems to be friends.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed it. I was welcomed in and given what felt like meaningful work that would either help the firm or help my own learning - nothing idle or administrative. They keep you busy as long as you ask for work when you run out of it. You are trusted to get on with the work and give it a go and then they are happy to discuss and questions after this. They do go beyond in terms of inviting you to interact with clients or go to networking events. No hierarchy and most partners are just as friendly as the trainees and junior lawyers.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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
Know why the firm stands out from others. It is important that you can get along from all kinds of people and be friendly and optimistic as well as hard working, thorough and keen to learn. Make sure you align with their values and the skills they look for (find out online or attend an insight evening) - find ways to compare this to your life experience. Show that you are committed to law and to that firm and then prove it while you are here.
