Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, I couldn't ask for a better law firm to work for.

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

    • I felt completely included and part of the team after only a couple of days.

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

    • I had 3 supervisors and between them they always made sure I had enough to be doing.

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

    • I never felt under pressure to get lots of things done, but I was aware of the practice group's workload so I was kept motivated to get through work.

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

    • I was given research work that was to be sent out nationwide, but everything I did was double-checked so that I wasn't under too much pressure.

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

    • It's a starting step - there is a lot more to learn, but I learned very valuable skills that will be used every day in a law firm.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is fantastic. People are working hard, but there's no stress; people get on with it and joke about at the same time.

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

    • Great structure, but flexible at the same time.

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

    • The placement was only for 2 weeks, but a lot was invested in us in that time.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • I would love a job here!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are good relationships between people and sports teams which we can join. Perfect.

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

    • I worked where I live normally so no change.

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

    • Glasgow is a vibrant city with lots happening at all times.

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

    • In two weeks there wasn't much chance, but working there full time there are sports clubs and sometimes social evenings/events.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2009

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