Vacation student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The work was relevant and rewarding, not just redoing something already completed by an employee.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The people were thoroughly supportive, taking time to explain issues to me, and incorporating me in social events. I felt like one of the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Although my main partner supervisor was unexpectedly busy on a case and had less time to talk with me than we would have hoped for, my trainee supervisor was excellent, and other partners filled the gap successfully.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was busy, but largely because I sought work and was given it. My work level was not easy, but a fairer reflection of a trainee workload.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility for someone with no legal training, but not more than was appropriate.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I left the placement with much improved awareness of legal research.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was focussed on work, but people were sociable and happy to talk when possible. I didn't expect otherwise.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The 2 weeks ran smoothly without any significant hiccup.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm made a real effort to teach me more about commercial law and the specifics of my department.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If offered a training contract, I would accept immediately on the basis of my placement experience.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • In a previous placement the group of vacation students were more closely knit, but it depends on the people - I integrated myself more with the existing trainees.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London, what more can you say?

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not a major priority, but London has excellent nightlife.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Socialising, sports matches.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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