Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • The whole experience was absolutely fantastic!

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

    • As soon as I arrrived, I instantly felt part of the team.

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

    • On my first day, my supervisor arranged a meeting with me to find out a little bit about my background, my interests and why I wish to pursue a career as a solicitor. My supervisor genuinely appeared interested in everything that I had to say and made me feel welcome right from the start.

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

    • Across the department there was so much work to be getting on that everyone was looking for help with their workload; therefore, I was always busy (and pleased to be!).

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

    • The kind of work that I was partaking in was exactly the same as what the firm's trainees have to do on a daily basis.

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

    • Just being in the business arena, day-in-day-out, means that you pick up valuable skills with regards to teamwork, attention to detail, and, most importantly, commercial awareness.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic! As cliched as it sounds, everyone did actually walk around with a smile on their face.

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

    • From start to finish, the structure of the placement was perfect.

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

    • The whole process appeared to be a learning curve for your future career with the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Although the firm recruit the vast majority of their future employees from their summer placement programmes, currently, I am still none the wiser as to whether they wish to employ me long-term.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • From drinks to social outings, from meals to a city-centre treasure hunt, there was always something going on for me to get involved in.

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

    • Although I commuted to and from work on a daily basis, I have lived in the city before and it is a reasonably inexpensive place to call home.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • In Leeds, there is something for everyone. No matter what your tastes may be, you will always be able to find a place to accomodate them.

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

    • From drinks to social outings, from meals to a city-centre treasure hunt, there was always something going on for me to get involved in.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2012

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