Summer Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • From the get-go I was involved with the team on real client issues, the team were all extremely helpful and always happy to answer any questions I might have.

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

    • The work I was given was important and the feedback on the jobs I had done was excellent.

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

    • At no point did I feel overwhelmed with the tasks given to me, I was able to ask questions on any issue at any time with any member of the team, from trainee to partner.

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

    • Some days were quieter than others but on the whole I was always working on something. On the quieter days I would ask other departments for work which they were always happy to give me.

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

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

    • University sets you up with the knowledge on legal issues but working for a firm allows you to gain the practical skills essential to becoming a good lawyer. I feel I have a much greater understanding of commercial issues and commercial law as a whole, this will help me to a great extent during my final years study and for my diploma.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, good humour, relaxed.

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

    • Excellent program, everyday was set out with clear times and instructions of where to be etc and everyone from trainees to partners were aware of what was going on.

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

    • Time was spent ensuring I understood every piece of work I was given, even down to copying files I was aware what they were for.

    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 would be extremely pleased to secure a traineeship with Pinsent Masons LLP.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Organised nights out during the first and second week, an excellent way to get to know fellow placement students and trainees on a more personal level. Partner lunch during the second week was a great way to find out from the top what was going on in the firm.

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

    • I live very near the Edinburgh office so no costs involved there, also the train tickets for commuting to glasgow and back were paid for by the firm. Social evenings were funded by a Summer Placement Fund.

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2009

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