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Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

First Year Insight Day Review

at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.5 /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 - Overview of Experience
4.5/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight day included talks about practice groups, a commercial awareness workshop, and presenting a commercial case study to a partner.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really helpful to hear about the two different practice groups, and the presenters each gave their own individual insights and personal experiences which was great to hear about.
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 have developed my commercial awareness knowledge, and learnt how to apply that to the case study, which I can transfer to real life scenarios.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
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?
Everyone was kind, helpful and they made us feel welcomed, despite only meeting them virtually.
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 insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed hearing the perspectives of partners and associates on their practice areas. I also liked that we had the chance to look at a case study.
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 not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
4/5
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
Make sure you know why you want to apply to this firm in particular. Ensure you have a genuine interest in commercial law.
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