Vacation Placement Student Review
by Gateley
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.3
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Gateley
- 7. Would you recommend Gateley to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gateley
Overview
I was part of the construction team and was regularly given tasks which were relevant to the team, for example contract reviews. The work was very rewarding and for someone with no real experience, I felt like the level of work challenged and educated me perfectly. The partners and solicitors I worked with were always very friendly and happy to help if I had any queries.
Skills
I have learnt a surprising amount about how work gets done and is delegated throughout the teams, as well as the type and intensity of work the firm attracts. My communication skills, as well as legal analysis, have developed through regular research tasks and contract reviews.
Business Insight
I was given exposure to all the roles of the firm and talked to everyone about how they got where they were and why. All individuals were happy to share their journeys and give me specific and insightful career advice.
Culture
Gateley has an outstanding culture which really affirmed my reasons for applying there. The people were so friendly, as well as insightful and social. No one ignored you walking round the office and most people I asked for a 1 and 1 made time for me. The specific office atmosphere was also great, with socialising and laughter being a regular theme.
Your Impressions
I was incredibly surprised by how much I enjoyed the week and how much I learnt about my subject area (construction). The work was engaging and not frivolous, and was even included in some direct client communications.
Yes
Be yourself, contact the firm for work experience and don't shy away from networking events. People are not as scary as you think.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
West Midlands
June 2023
