Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    2.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Although some tasks were mundane, this is part of being a lawyer. There was also some interesting work and the people that I have worked with have been very helpful and friendly.

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

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

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

    • A couple of days i did have to stay late to complete what i was doing, but most of the time i was not very busy.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given very minimal responsibility. This is understandable for a two week placement, but I would have enjoyed more responsibility.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The practical and academic sides of the subject are very different and so neither helps the other in any significant way.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a good mix of work and play and people seemed to like having a bit of fun whilst they work.

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

    • Apart from a slight lack of work for students to do, the organisation was seamless.

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

    • They seemed to invest a lot of money in graduates generally

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Relatively good considering the curtrent economic environment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All placement students were given the opportunity to get to know each other and we all got on very well

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

    • Travelling was quite expensive but everything else was average.

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

    • A lot of bars and a generally good night life.

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

    • There were social night but a disappointing amount of sporting activities.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2009

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