Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Gateley
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Reading
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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.
On a day-to-day basis the scheme offers students a real look into the workings of a law firm. The Gateley team was extremely welcoming and helpful. You are given a variety of tasks to take on as a vacation scheme student including proofreading contracts, share purchase agreements, residential sales contracts, drafting reports on real estate searches, doing some legal research, etc. The tasks are varied and extremely fulfilling.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The team at Gateley are extremely welcoming and open about the business and the structure of the company. If you have any questions about roles, promotions, how to build up your career in the company, they are more than happy to talk to you about it. Not only this but many senior Partners are more than happy to sit down and talk through a task or assignment with you.
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 most definitely developed new skills and continued to build existing skills. I think the most important aspect of being a vacation scheme student is the time management which goes into the schedule. You will be given a lot of work, have workshops and seminars provided by the firm, as well as attend networking events. To be successful you really need to be organized.
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?
The culture is very interesting at Gateley and something which I haven't seen before. They prioritize inclusivity and diversity like no company I have interacted with yet. Their employee wellness is a top priority for them and have many assistance programs/networks which they offer. You learn about all the various initiatives they put on in their communities and the charities which they align themselves with.
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?
I enjoyed the insight very much. It was practical experience in a firm, which allowed students the opportunity to network with all parties in the firm. It was also great to be able to put some law school experiences to real life work.
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 paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Gateley
5/5
Would you recommend Gateley to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gateley
Get stuck in! Network, make friends with the trainees, don't be afraid to ask Partners for work or help - everyone is more than happy to help you. Come prepared with many questions and I would recommend making sure you have a general overview of the sector which you will be in for the week (even though you will get work from around the firm).
