Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed it, great balance between working, getting information and a social aspect.

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

    • Was really welcomed into the team, got to meet trainees and other members of staff from across the firm too.

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

    • Always willing to answer questions and clarify issued.

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

    • Had the right amount of work to do, never felt over pressured or bored.

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

    • Given quite a lot of responsibility to work on my own.

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

    • Really valuable skills which will help me with a traineeship and general career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite a quiet office but still really friendly.

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

    • Really structured, day filled every day, lots of presentations, lunches and social events.

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

    • Took time to give us presentations on the various practice groups in firm and get to know collegues.

    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?

    • Would love to secure a traineeship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good organised social events - 5 in 2 weeks.

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

    • Average.

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

    • Good.

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

    • Social activites yes.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Scotland

July 2012

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