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Open day Review

at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: December 2022

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.5/5 - 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 was an open day event involving several different sessions ranging from discussions with partners and associates of both disputes and corporate departments, trainees, pro bono initiatives and culminating in a commercial awareness presentation chaired by associates.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting being able to get such detailed insight into the firm and be able to ask various people questions and get their personal insights and experiences as well as what made them choose the firm.
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 was able to learn more about commercial awareness skills and put these into action. Furthermore, I was able to distill large amounts of information into a short presentation.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was a really open and friendly culture.
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the open day and getting to learn more about the firm, the work done and its culture
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 not paid and had no 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
I think really hone in on your own personal reasons for wanting to join the open day and come open to learn!
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