Vacation Scheme Student Review
at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
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.
During the three-week scheme, your time is evenly split with time spent in both the firm's litigation and transactional department with an assigned department supervisor and a trainee buddy to support you throughout the scheme. Each day is different and you are involved in a variety of interesting work from conducting research, drafting memos, attending client meetings, sitting in on live and mock hearings, and also completing assessed tasks and a group project.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It is exciting because you are given a real sense of what it is like to be a lawyer at Gibson Dunn, the firm's free market system provides exposure to the firm's work across its departments and its international offices. There are a variety of roles in recruitment, admin, and the secretarial support teams working alongside the junior and senior lawyers, and each role is integral to the business.
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 learned the importance of being conscientious in the way you work and engage with your clients. I developed my confidence to take initiative and enjoyed the challenges that came with each piece of work that was given to me. I also developed further my time management skills and the ability to produce quality work to meet set deadlines.
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 is incredibly welcoming and friendly, there is truly a space for everyone. It was great to be able to really gain a true sense of the close-knit culture of the firm, people were always willing to take time out of their day to check in with you during the scheme and answer any questions you had. There are fun social events, charity and diversity initiatives at the firm that you can get involved in.
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 thoroughly enjoyed it because each day you learnt something new, met a variety of professionals and were encouraged to be proactive and really get involved. My vacation scheme cohort was also well selected, despite being from various different backgrounds and stages in our careers, we all really get on well and keep in touch outside of the scheme. The scheme exceed my expectations and I would definitely go back and do it all again.
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 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
It is about being positive and being yourself. It is important to be a team player and cultivate connections with various people throughout the firm and in your cohort. To really get the most out of the scheme; engage, be proactive and intellectually curious. Do not be afraid to ask questions and be thorough with your work, proofreading is key. Enjoy the vacation scheme it is great fun but it will go by quickly!
