Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

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

    • Everyone was extremely approachable and showed a great deal of interest in how I was getting on with assessments and my placement in general!

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

    • Trainee was fantastic at helping me through the whole placement!

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

    • Was never a period over the placement where I had nothing to do or was too busy everyone was extremely considerate of other work I had on when setting deadlines!

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

    • Understandably can't be given too much resposnibility, however, the level of responsiblity I was given exceeded my expectations!

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

    • Excellent skills developed that are definite CV enhancers.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere anmd everyone was very friendly so the balance between working and having social chat was struck very well!

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Very good social life in Glasgow!

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

    • Glasgow is a well known city for its nightlife.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Scotland

July 2012

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