Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The placement offered a great and honest insight into the work of a trainee solicitor.

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

    • Everyone in the firm is very welcoming and approachable and always willing to help.

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

    • I have had end of placement reviews, but not much feedback throughout the two weeks.

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

    • I had a constant stream of work most of the time, and was encouraged to go and ask other people in my department if I ran out.

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

    • The work I was given was the work of the trainee solicitors and letters etc. were actually sent out to clients.

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

    • The skills will be extremely useful, particularly skills relating to client contact.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, and it is obvious that there is a great team atmosphere.

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

    • All events/assessments were very well organised and we recieved a timetable for the placement on the first day.

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

    • I was taught a lot of new skills by my trainee buddy and supervisor

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Although the vacation scheme is very helpful with regards to obtaining a training contract with the firm, the process is still very competitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social evening were organised regularly by the trainees.

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

    • All of the social events were paid for by the firm during the placement. Living costs are reasonable.

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

    • The area in which the firm is has some excellent upmarket bars and restaurants.

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

    • Social evenings were organised by the trainees each week, as well as having office drinks.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

West Midlands

July 2012

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