Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my two week placement more than I thought I would. The firm exceeded expectations.

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

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

    • My supervisor was incredibly supportive and was always open to having a chat or offering me guidance on assessments etc.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • The open plan nature of the office really helped to create an open and approachable atmosphere in the office. There were plenty of social events being organised and firm-wide initiatives being launched.

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

    • A lot of time and effort had clearly been put in to the organisational aspect of the placement but we were made aware from the start who we should go to if we had an issue which was reassuring.

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

    • The firm clearly demonstrates a high level of investment in my training and the training of the trainees.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I would be ecstatic if I were to begin my employment with this firm, they are a top firm with international aspirations and a good foundation on which to build that.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a good social scene and we were able to bond really well both first thing in a morning, at lunch time or of an evening.

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

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

    • Leeds has a vibrant nightlife which can cater t oall tastes

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

    • The firm were open to allowing the vacation scheme students to attend any activities or social events outside of work wherever posible.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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