Insight Scheme Review
at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
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.
Following a welcome from Grad Rec and a welcome from the Training Principal, there were introductions to the firm's corporate transactional and dispute resolution practices. Throughout the rest of the day, we received application tips and tricks and learnt about DTI, secondments and pro bono at the firm. There was also a trainee panel.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very very helpful. The path the firm offers is quite traditional and it was nice to learn about the path from lawyers who had taken different paths to the firm (some being lateral hires, and others following the TC route). Will definitely apply for a vac scheme in the future!
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 developed my commercial awareness insofar as I learnt what is actually involved in the daily tasks of lawyers of different seniorities. Many misconceptions were resolved, especially about the perceived lack of structured training at American firms. I was also able to develop my initiative, making the most of the chance to ask firm representatives questions and learn from the answers provided both to my own questions and those of my peers.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I didn't think the culture would be able to be fully conveyed via the internet, but in hindsight I think that I was still able to get a good feel from it, esp. from trainee panel!
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?
To a large extent. I have been able to attend multiple insight days and this cohort was on the smaller side which definitely helped!
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 not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Research the firm. Make sure you get the 'easy wins' - e.g. don't make SPAG errors!
