NQ Salary
~£180,000
TC Salary
~£60,000 / £65,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.6–10 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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Gibson Dunn's London office is a powerhouse for cross-border M&A and international arbitration, with an exceptionally strong reputation for high-stakes litigation. The firm is known for acting for financial sponsors and major corporates on transformative transactions.
Culture & Values
Gibson Dunn operates a genuinely flat hierarchy where trainees are treated as junior lawyers from the outset. The London office is relatively small, creating a collegial environment with significant partner access. The culture is intellectually demanding with a strong emphasis on excellent written work.
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Method
“Strength-based situational judgement online assessment after application. Then first-stage interview with Graduate Recruitment, followed by two 45-minute interviews with partners and associates. Interviews include discussion of a topical news article.”
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