Vacation Scheme Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at Pinsent Masons. It was very well organised.

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

    • I felt extremely well valued by my trainee buddy, and other solicitors in the team. I did not have that much contact with the partners in my team.

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

    • The guidance given was enough for you to attempt the task, yet little enough to give me a challenge.

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

    • There were times during my placement where I didn't have a lot to do, and other times when I had to work through my lunch to complete the task. Yet, I was sat in Corporate so I think that is to be expected.

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

    • I was given a substantial amount of responsibility. Only one task I was given was a training task.

    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 am now more commercially aware, and I feel that I could tackle unfamilar tasks much more confidently.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone worked hard, yet there was always lots of chatting and joking going on.

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

    • The placement was extremely well organised!!! The whole process was seamless.

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

    • We had Practice Presentations on a daily basis.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I will be over the moon if I have the opportunity to train at Pinsent Masons.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were two social events organised. The other students on the Vacation Scheme met up everyday for lunch.

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

    • The cost of living is affordable.

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

    • Manchester has a great nightlife.

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

    • Yes, events were organised and I was invited on a few after work drinks too.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

North West

July 2012

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