Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • This placement exceeded my expectations and I throroughly enjoyed it.

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

    • My trainee buddies were amazing but my supervisor and other senior associates were very busy and I felt like I would be bothering them if I went over to talk.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Again, I couldn't have had better trainee buddies. You each get assigned one but I feel like I had more than one because all of the trainees were extremely supportive and willing to chat.

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

    • Always had work but never too much.

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

    • Obviosly as a trainee you don't have amazing responsibility let alone a vac scheme student. However, I was involved in a piece of research where my work was sent to the partner almost unchanged. The reasearch was vital in an important case.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy but everyone was very friendly making it a lighter more relaxed atmosphere. The PAs were hilarious too!

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

    • This was a very well structured scheme compared to other firms. You are sent your timetable in adcance and receive an email from your trainee buddy so you already have that relationship and know which department you'll be in. The only probems were with the assessment day. timetables kept changing but this was understandable following the merger.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would love to get a job here but I'll have to wait till September.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made some really good friends and we will all stay in touch.

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

    • Stayed at home and communted. The firm funded all of our social events with very generous budgets.

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

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

    • Only realy the social events and office drinks but this was plenty!

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

June 2012

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