Vacation Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • The weeks flew by and i enjoyed every minute

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

    • was made to feel a crucial member of the team immediately!

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

    • I was given challenging research tasks and the partners and associates aslike were more than helpful!

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

    • was kept busy enough throught he day but never enough to keep me late at night!

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

    • in a client orientated business a lot of the responsibility falls on the senior employees but where possible i was encouraged to get involved!

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

    • i learnt a lot about being a lawyer and what it takes to be a good one!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Vibrant atmosphere throughout!

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

    • its an established scheme and they orgsanise it very well!

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

    • Every morning brought a new and exciting presentation and a lot of time and effort weas spent getting us ready for our time there!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • i have no doubts i want to stay here!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • we were encourarged and given money to socialise outside of the office.

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

    • lived at home!

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

    • Leeds has really good bars etc.

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

    • payed cricket and football!

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2009

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