Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my vacation scheme, a great experience.

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

    • I was incorporated as part of the team from day one, being given plentiful opportunities to get involved with a variety of work.

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

    • Support and guidance was always available from all members of staff, but in particular from my designated trainee buddy and supervisor.

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

    • I was involved in a number of different tasks each day which kept me busy.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility for a vacation scheme student.

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

    • The skills that I developed during this scheme should help me in understanding the practical issues involved in everyday practice. This will be very useful during my study of the LPC.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was very friendly and welcoming. I was made to feel a part of the team.

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

    • Very well organised.

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

    • The team in which I was based provided me with numerous tasks that helped me to develop my abilities to apply the law in practice.

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

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

    • The firm has one of the highest retention rates in respect of newly qualified lawyers.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The firm arranged numerous social events.

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

    • The costs were reasonable given that it was in London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Impressive.

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

    • Example: softball

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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