Solicitor Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • The firm organises a variety of activities to make the placement enjoyable and useful.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone at the firm is extremely friendly.

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

    • Given good support in general, at times if your supervisor is in a rush you may have to 'fill in the holes' when trying to understand what is required for a piece of work.

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

    • Busy, but not too busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some pieces of work are needed immediately, therefore you can feel quite a bit of pressure at times.

    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 think the 'person skills' you learn on the scheme are invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • the atmosphere at the firm is really down to earth and a great environment to work in!

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

    • In general the placement was well organised.

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

    • I think the company invests a lot because a number of activities and events are arrganged throughout the period, there are also a number of formal tests showing how important it is in the company's eyes to see if you are fit for a training contract.

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone is friendly and sociable.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London is expensive

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

    • Some really good bars to go after work.

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

    • There's opportunities for social and CSR activities if you look for them.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2009

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