Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at the firm. My trainee buddy was really helpful and built up a great rapport with me. I felt valued by everyone in the department and was given a high level of responsibility, much more than I expected in fact. The firm also organised socials which allowed us to socialise away from the office which provided lots of fun.

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

    • I felt very valued. I was constantly given real work to do, I felt I was working in conjunction with my trainee buddy, not as her subordinate.

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

    • My trainee buddy frequently gave contructive feedback on tasks so I received support on this. She also explained tasks very well and gave me guidance on any parts I was unsure on. All members of the firm were happy to answer any questions i had.

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

    • I had a regular stream of work so I always had something to do, however I was never swamped either therefore I had a good balance.

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

    • I believe I was given a high level of responsibility that far exceeded what I expected. I was carrying out "real" work that my trainee buddy was also working on and was not micro-managed. I was given the opportunity to carry on with tasks knowing that I had the resonpsibility that it would not be re-done.

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

    • I have really been able to seek what life for a trainee is like so have definitely developed the necessary skills required such a research, drafting, attention to detail, commercial awareness.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly office. Everyone quite busy on their work but was a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • Our timetable was very useful. Everything ran to schedule.

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

    • We received lots of presentations and opportunities to develop of skills.

    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 are recruiting, so it is just a matter of impressing them enough to get a role.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. We all attended the socials that the firm organised, and all got on very well

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

    • Birmingham Is okay, I live at home so that is not applicable, in terms of socialising it really just depends where you go. There are a range of places and price ranges.

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

    • Birmingham has a very good nightlife.

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

    • Yes the firm organised socials, and there was a sports event

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking, Legal/Law

West Midlands

July 2012

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