Work experience student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.2/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    2.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Well organised overall.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • As a sixth form student there was little actual work I could do, but everyone was very welcoming.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • A lot of guidance.

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

    • Exercises helped myself and the other work experience students to develop our skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured; moved between different departments to get a greater understanding of the work they undertake.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly people.

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

    • Some training but not much (although this would have been difficult as all students were A/AS Level age).

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Saw work done in several different departments.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Met a lot of people and given a lot of information about the firm.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very good insight into a commercial law firm at a young age.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • No networking opportunities.

    1/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Not given any information on this.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Really good programme for school age students. No networking opportunities but this is not particularly valuable at this stage.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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