Vacation Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The varied tasks and social events led to a challenging and enjoyable experience.

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

    • The team could not have been more supportive, open and appreciative.

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

    • I feel that the guidance given was just about right. You did not feel isolated yet independence of thought was needed and in fact helped build confidence and repect amongst the team.

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

    • The work within the department came in peak and troughs, so you were able to throw yourself into a big task and experience a big deal but then spend some more relaxed time talking to employees and learing about the firm.

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

    • Although you were only solely responsible for small tasks, your work was made to feel vital to the bigger picture and essential to the team.

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

    • Working in the busy commercial environment was invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was professional yet friendly and relaxed.

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

    • Bar a few unavoidable hicupps, the organisation was excellently executed.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A trip to London, various presentations, partner lunches and assessment exercises developed legal, personal, business and net working skills.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This scheme is the best route into the firm and a job offer is very possible.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Im going for lunch with them now.

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

    • There is a wide choice of accommodation and entertainment available, so as cheap or expensive as you wanted it to be.

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

    • Leeds has lots to offer

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

    • Social evenings, soft ball, football, netball, lunches etc It would have been nice to get involved with corporate responsibility projects but this was impossible as it was working with children.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2009

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