Legal Support Co-ordinator/Assistant Paralegal Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Great working environment but sometimes work was quite monotonous.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Treated very well and made to feel like an important member of the team.

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

    • Everyone was approachable to ask for help but also left me enough space to get on with my work.

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

    • Varied quite a lot but never felt overworked or a waste of space.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given a good deal of responsibility in the administrative tasks that we were in charge of; perhaps would have liked to experienced some responsibility in legal work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very useful to experience life in the workplace and learn invaluable interpersonal skills. Learned the importance of good communication whilst working in a team but also conscientiousness whilst working on tasks.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good amount of fun but never distracting; everyone was really friendly.

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

    • We had a very clear role in the department; well organised.

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

    • Thorough training week to begin with all the training we needed to perform the job. Would have perhaps liked some legal training.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Might think about coming back; if I decided on a career as a commercial solicitor I would definitely consider Pinsent Masons.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got on well with everyone on the Gap Year Scheme and also with trainees. Made to feel part of the group with trainees which was good.

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

    • Not bad for a city centre. Lived at home so did not experience rent etc.

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

    • Plenty of nightlife in Birmingham.

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

    • Wasn't able to take advantage of sporting activities due to injury but there was plenty to do had I been able to.

    4/5
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Details

Business Operations, Commercial Law, Legal/Law

West Midlands

April 2013

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