Summer Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Everyone I encountered, from support staff to Partner level, were welcoming, friendly and approachable.

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

    • My colleagues really made me feel like a useful member of the team.

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

    • Guidance was given freely when needed, and the team were adept at explaining things to me no matter how complex or mundane.

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

    • I was given the correct amount of work to do in the timescales provided.

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

    • I felt that the degree of work was suitable given my experience and skills.

    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 highly recommend a placement with Pinsent Masons to develop and enhance core business skills and team work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was open-plan and the general atmosphere was enjoyable.

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

    • Some aspects were not organised as well as others but overall it was good.

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

    • We were given detailed information about the firm and had good training in the key area of our role.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be delighted to work for Pinsent Masons if offered.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was brilliant.

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

    • Edinburgh is an expensive city but there are cheap options.

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

    • The nightlife was good with plenty of options to hand.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had at least 2 social event per week, all well organised by the Trainees.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

July 2012

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