Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • Confirmed my intention to persue a career in commercial law.

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

    • I felt that I settled in well to the team, that they were happy to have me on board and that I was of value in the tasks I was set.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I felt I could always approach any member of the team to assist me or answer any question I had.

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

    • I had a steady flow of work throughout the two weeks. There was always more work available when I needed it, and even had the opportunity to do work from other departments than the one in which I was sitting.

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

    • I was given some challenging tasks and drafting and was given as much as can be expected during a two week placement.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Invaluable experience.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A professional business atmosphere, yet everyone was friendly and approachable.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, and well communicated.

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

    • There was a high level of investment in our development and understanding of the firm, particularly the practice presentations.

    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?

    • I hope to receive an offer for a training contract.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Thursday was the social night, which worked perfectly.

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

    • Leeds has a wide variety of shops, bakeries, food venues, bars to cater to a wide range of income levels.

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

    • The nightlife in Leeds is very varied therefore there is something for everyone!

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

    • I particularly enjoyed playing Softball for the work team.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2009

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