Virtual Open Day Review
at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Internship (1 Month+)
Corporate Law
London
Review Submitted: December 2021
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 virtual internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Attended a Virtual Open day which was filled with different talks and presentations throughout the day. There was an introduction talk, presentations on international disputes and international corporate transactions, a commercial awareness presentation, a trainee panel, and lastly, an interactive commercial awareness workshop.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fascinating hearing about both the disputes side of the firm, as well as the transactional side. I also enjoyed hearing about the firm's strengths in terms of small, nimble teams as well as an environment that offers flexibility to trainees and associates, through, for example, the free market system.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I felt like my commercial awareness really developed throughout the day. Firstly, in the presentation, I learned how to apply commercial thinking to my part-time job, such as considering supply issues. Secondly, I was able to practice identifying risks across the case study, while also considering how to mitigate these. Throughout the presentation, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone when presenting to a large audience, which helped me build my confidence.
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 virtual internship
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture really shone through, and I like how we were given a history on the firm's Californian roots, and I feel that this has positive repercussions throughout the firm in terms of everybody's friendly yet motivated attitude. Although the firm is at the forefront of the global legal market and providing advice to some of the most sophisticated clients, it remains close-knit, with only 100 or so lawyers in London.
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 virtual internship?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
It was one of the best open days I have attended as I feel like the firm really tried to provide us with practical skills and an understanding of the work of commercial lawyers, on top of an insight into the firm.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed 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
Think about what it is that sets the firm apart and then bridge the gap between the firm and what you want out of a career.
