Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Good variety of work and flexibility regarding which practice group's work I want to attempt. The team actively sought to get me involved in work as well as other activities. Constructive feedback always provided.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Always thanked got completing a piece of work and told of how any ongoing deals or pieces of work would progress.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Guidance and support was always there if and when I wanted it. Independence and taking responsibility were encouraged for my own benefit but the help was always there when needed.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Will help me understand how academic law I am learning at uni may be of value in practice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • No timetable which at the start created uncertainty, but later the fact that the days proceeded however I chose to spend them was beneficial to myself and flexibility became better than a simple schedule to follow.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Friendly and approachable colleagues - great atmosphere and culture. Everyone seemed very genuine and made me feel part of the team.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was given equal resources as all employees to complete any and all tasks within the practice groups.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Really good insight into full time employee life. First hand experience of tasks as well as learning from other employees about their day to day jobs.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Really good demonstration of the firms culture and formal as well as informal relationships between all employees.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very reaffirming of career ambitions. Good first hand experience helping me confirm that the placement is what I would like to do as a career.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was paid a competitive salary for my placement as well as reimbursed expenses relating to travelling to London for an induction on the first day.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Multiple opportunities during work as well as outside work hours.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very well planned events, involving a variety of activities and a good turnout of employees to network with.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • All employees keen to talk about activities that they get involved it at all times.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would have no hesitation regarding recommending the placement to all friends.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2019


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