Vacation Scheme Review

by Gateley

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • A wonderful, busy week full of opportunities to talk virtually with lawyers in any area, and get involved in the work of a department. Everyone in the office is very friendly, making me feel very welcome, and the work gives you a real insight into what life is like day-to-day as a lawyer. In my department I had discussions with the trainees, NQs and partners, who had time for any of my questions.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I worked alongside the trainee in my department, trying to help him with his workload. So I learnt lots about the research / due diligence required at the early stages of dealing with a client. I did this using tools I haven't come across before. Because there's always work to be done, I developed the skill of working hard for hours at a time.


  • 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

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • We had a virtual talk where a Gateley lawyer from every possible seat gave a genuine insight into their career. This was a unique experience where I was able to understand at a deeper level which seats I may be drawn to / want to stay away from.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Everyone was incredibly friendly. Even though they're all busy, everyone in the department always has time for any questions you may have.


  • 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

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Really enjoyed the Vacation Scheme - I learned lots about myself, life as a solicitor and life at Gateley


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Gateley
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Gateley to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gateley
  • There's lots to do on the Vac Scheme to keep you busy, so take the opportunities that come your way


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

East Midlands

June 2023


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