Vacation Scheme Intern in Planning Review
at Gateley
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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.
Everything from the evolution of planning legislation to amending deeds and agreements to researching use classes
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to know that this firm cares about its people and actively works to make their workplace a better environment.
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?
Yes, I have learnt how to write useful legal notes for others in the department, I have been able to familiarise myself with amending deeds and s.106 agreements and I have learnt how to use the council planning portal to access documents relating to specific issues encountered in the planning department.
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?
No question was too stupid or obvious and everyone bent over backwards to help me. I felt very supported and never worried about not knowing anything.
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 thoroughly enjoyed it and encourage every prospective solicitor to apply here as it is a great vacation scheme and I believe a great company.
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
Be yourself and don't be afraid to speak up if you're unsure on something.
