Vac Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was good. Everything was very organised both work wise and planned socials. Everyone I met was friendly and approachable (its not just a value!)

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was nice and when I had done work for them they told me when it was useful/good. Some research I did was circulated to other members of staff so I felt like people appreciated my work. When I helped a trainee meet a deadline I was told how useful my help had been.

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

    • My supervisor was supportive and friendly. We had a chat about my objectives at the start of the 2 weeks.

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

    • I usually had something to do although there were times where I didn't have anything to do and it was too late in the day (i.e 5pm) to send out a capacity email, but obviously I couldn't leave either. It was ok because I used the time to prepare for assessments and look around on the intranet site.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Obviously everything I did was checked and whilst I didn't really feel I was given responsibility this is understandable on a 2 week placement! More importantly I saw how much responsibility the trainee I was with was given, that is what is important in the future.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have graduated a law degree now but I think some of the skills I picked up could be useful in my LPC.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was good. People came over and talked to me and there banter!

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

    • Very good. Plus we were given a timetable before we even started so I could plan things, such as trains as I had to commute and knew what evenings I would get back late.

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

    • People I did work for sat down to explain it to me and give me feedback.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • They recruit heavily from the vac scheme I believe so I hope so!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yeah we got on really well, having done more than one placement I know this is not always the case.

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

    • Leeds is pretty cheap, I know from being a student here. Everything organised was paid for by the firm anyway though, they gave us a good social budget!

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

    • As a big city in the North Leeds has a good nightlife, I would be happy to live here.

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

    • Planned socials on more than one night each week. Opportunity to get involved in sports too.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2012

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