Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • This placement gives me a good insight into the life of a real commercial lawyer.

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

    • Everyone has been so supportive, especially the trainees.

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

    • I was given a lot of guidance by my trainee buddy and the senior associates also gave me a good 'lecture' on the areas of law and the 'business' side of the story.

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

    • The experiece shows me lawyers must be precise and accurate in conducting ANY type of work. I consider this a skill for life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The Vac Scheme has been structured very well. There are eight hurdles to jump over.

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

    • I found that everyone is trying to put you at ease. The general office atmospere is also quite friendly.

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

    • I calculated that moneywise, the firm must have spent at £2500 for each candidate, which would include selection, partner interviews (2 chargeable hours), trainee and associates guidance and presentations, wage and expense etc.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • As I was placed in a very busy team, I can tell how busy it is and how much dedication it required. Some associates and trainees stay as late as 11pm quite often. But the sense of accomplishment is also significant.

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

    • I think this is one of the most supportive working environment I have been in.

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

    • Through talking a lot of people via multiple events, I think I have a better view of what kind of lawyer (in terms of personality) and the area of practice I want to work at.

    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?

    • You can just ask for the opportunity.

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

    • A number of social events.

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

    • Yes, we were given a presentation on the firm's Corporate Social Responsibility Programme.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would recommend the Vac Scheme to everyone wishing to study/working in law, although the competition for it is tough.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

June 2013

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