Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Gateley

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The week started with a welcome from the COO and an overview of Gateley's story and their Group structure. Throughout the week, each day was structured around service overviews followed by networking opportunities. Task work was set by one of the unit overviews each morning, to be submitted by the end of the day. Gateley offered a wide range of social activities for the end of each day - both online and in person.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt a lot over the week's work experience - from gaining an in-depth understanding of the services provided by Gateley's Legal group, to appreciating how each of the companies within the group complement the Legal services provided. The task work was challenging (but rewarding!), requiring independent research and an opportunity to engage with a variety of legal contracts. Each task developed a different skill, from comprehension to 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

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • Gateley were excellent at offering an insight into the firm and the potential roles available. We heard from Partners, Associates, Trainees and former Paralegals, as well as the firm's Responsible Business, D&I and Wellbeing teams. All demonstrated the firm's future focus, with a strong emphasis on the firm's desire to retain and nurture talent. Dialogue was encouraged, and questions were welcomed by all who spoke, exemplifying their team spirit.


  • 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?
  • Gateley had a fantastic atmosphere! Employees across the Group were friendly, supportive and all noted the firm's strength in providing development opportunities and a diverse range socials - including Tour de Gateley. The firm's focus on wellbeing was clearly appreciated by their employees, and there appeared to be a well-established work life balance. Gateley were eager to hear how we felt they could add more to local communities, particularly with regards to D&I.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the week's insight; the work was engaging and educational, the culture was fantastic, and the Gateley Team Spirit was tangible. Gateley surpassed my expectations. Their employee networks were valued and growing, and employees all felt supported by the firm, with transparent opportunities for growth. I would recommend the week, and the firm, to anyone looking for a workplace which values its employees, and is a positive disrupter within the market.


  • 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
  • I would recommend attending a range of Law Fairs to learn first hand what makes Gateley unique. Focus on competencies and why Gateley is a good fit for you. If you make it to an Assessment centre or SVP, speak to as many people as you can, and engage with your cohort. Gateley's people make it a very special firm, so be yourself and enjoy it!


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

August 2021


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