Gibson Dunn Virtual Open Day Review

The Open Day offered attendees the chance to hear from a range of partners, associates and trainees working at Gibson Dunn's London office. Their insight, paired with that of the Graduate Recruitment Team, made for an enjoyable and informative experience. However, the most rewarding opportunity came during the second half of the day, when attendees were divided into teams to deliver presentations on a current legal and commercial topic.

Representatives were excellent in detailing qualities the Firm looks for in applicants for vacations scheme and training contract opportunities. It was also made clear exactly what these opportunities included, as well as the Firm's thought process and ethos behind hiring decisions.

The experience helped improve my understanding of international commercial transactions and disputes through a legal lens. I was also able to develop both my teamwork and presentation skills during the commercial awareness workshop.

Whilst it is difficult to draw conclusions about a company's culture from only a few hours' experience in an online Zoom meeting, representatives made a very positive impression. It seemed the Firm were just as interested in meeting attendees as we were in meeting the them. The general atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, without losing the informative and competitive elements of the opportunity.

The enjoyment I received from the Open Day came through the opportunity to learn and develop a range of skills. Many insight opportunities are one-way interactions, where attendees observe rather than participate. This was certainly not the case here, and attendees were provided with an environment in which to test their communication and critical thinking strengths.

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