Work Experience Student Review
at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
City of London
Review Submitted: October 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.
The week consisted of a number of workshops entailing CV writing, interviews, personal brand, overview of the city etc. We also had the opportunity to shadow a solicitor where we were given tasks and had the opportunity to ask many question. As well as multiple session with trainees, associates, HR team, partners all informing us of their experiences. lastly, every day consisted of an informal lunch gathering which was important broaden our social network.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It informed me that there were many individuals in a law firm etc HR, secretary’s, reprographics para legal etc that are essentially for the firm to function and act as the backbone; it is not only just lawyers. The opportunities are very broad and there’s always room for change to fit and try out what’s best for 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?
CV writing to appeal to recruiters, how to conduct myself in interviews, the important factors required when presenting or speaking publicly in order to ensure the audience is paying attention and is focused on the speaker. how to draft a legal document and the importance of formalities when it comes to clients and proof reading as it’s important to check the everything is as the clients wishes and it’s all legally correct.
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 was extremely inclusive and diverse, all staff were polite and approachable making it very easy for me to feel comfortable and engage in conversation. It was nice to have an informal environment and get rid of the stigma that firms always have to be formal, professional and constantly converse about work and nothing else.
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 to a great extent, the programme as a whole was amazing and so beneficial and it definitely made me think about other career routes that can be taken in or to get into the law sector.
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 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
Those who wish to apply definitely should and take part in such a wonderful opportunity it will be insightful and enjoyable and will go buy in a heartbeat. People would be missing out on a really insightful experience and i really urge people to consider applying just for a taster as to what a law firm is like.
