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at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: July 2026

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

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

This experience was a two week vacation scheme which involved working alongside an associate in one of the departments of the firm and engaging in a variety of tasks. We were also presented with various presentations from different departments so that we can gain insight to all the different areas of commercial law. We were also given multiple opportunities to network with both formal and informal receptions.

How would you rate the structure of the insight

5/5

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

As a university student, it was immensely valuable to understand how the business of a law firm functions but also gain exposure to the white variety of practice areas and departments that are at the firm. It also exposed me to the interconnected this of many of them which was very enriching.

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

yes, I developed multiple new skills specifically my adaptability my ability to work under pressure my team work as we had the opportunity to work on a group presentation along the two weeks.

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

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture was amazing. Everybody was extremely approachable from partner to trainee level but also the wider people at the firm who work in the café or who work as paralegals. Even among the two weeks I felt extremely welcome and comfortable and it’s a great place to work.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

5/5

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

5/5

How would you rate the networking opportunities?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

I really enjoyed my insight and I highly recommend it!

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

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 advise others to definitely apply and to make sure to research the firm very well before they do so as the applications are quite competitive however I believe the firm also offers open days which are a great opportunity to gain insight into the firm beyond their website.

Please rate the future employment prospects at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

5/5

Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?

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