Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
London (virtual)
Review Submitted: September 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
It was a three week scheme consisting of two different seats and it involved completing three assessed tasks and tasks set by your supervisor. I would usually start around 8:30- 9am and I finished at different times throughout the scheme.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very clear from the outset which roles were available and we were told at every stage what we were being assessed on. I learnt a lot about how the firm operates both domestically and internationally and about the possible career opportunities at Gibson Dunn.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I learnt how to draft client letters and how to research for partners and i got more comfortable public speaking and completing computer tasks.
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?
It was difficult to gauge the atmosphere as a whole as the scheme was virtual but everyone i interacted with was friendly and went out of their way to make time for the vacation scheme students.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I struggled with illness during the first week but i still enjoyed the insight scheme overall. I learnt a lot and the work was engaging.
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 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
I would do lots of research into the firm and try and act naturally in interview, my interview was a very pleasant experience and felt more like a conversation. Ensure your cover letter is tailored to the firm and link your experiences to firm values.
