Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a valuable experience, one which I am very glad to have had the opportunity to do. The two weeks were very exhausting but worthwile.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I instantly felt welcome and a part of the team. Everyone was very friendly and always willing to set aside time to explain things and have a chat about the firm generally and their own experiences.

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

    • My Trainee buddy was very supportive and gave me a good insight to the firm. I had very little contact with my supervisor but did get the chance to work with other members, at all levels, of the team.

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

    • In the first week I was particularly busy with research and drafting notes. In the second week the work was still quite a heavy load but slightly less due to assessments taking place.

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

    • I was given more tasks to do than I anticipated which meant I was not doing the typical photocopying all the time. I am glad I was given my own tasks to do as I felt more involved.

    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 think the skills, particulary as to research and drafting will be invaluable for future jobs and careers, perhaps not so much with my current degree.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a brilliant atmosphere, despite the work being stressful, everyone seemed quite calm and down to earth - a lovely group of people.

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

    • The schedule was very busy but quite well organised. There were lots of changes but these were well notified and for genuine reasons.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I would love the chance to work with the firm and it has certainly confirmed that commercial law is a career I wish to pursue.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students got on extremely well and everyone was very supportive of each other.

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

    • I lived at home and commuted which made the journey extremely expensive and time consuming. In the evenings, the area is great for drinks and eating out but relatively expensive.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • There were opportunities for extra curricular events including sports and office drinks. There could perhaps have been more, but in hindsight the schedule was very packed so there would probably not have been time!

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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