Vacation Scheme student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed my time spent at Pinsent Masons LLP. The firm and all its employees are very welcoming and are happy to answer any questions about the firm, their experiences and different practice areas.

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

    • Everyone was always willing to talk to me about the practice area I was sitting in. Unfortunately I did not get very many opportunities to talk to my supervisor who was very busy over the course of the two weeks I spent with the firm. Speaking to other vac scheme students, this seemed to be the case with a lot of us.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My trainee buddy, legal PAs, everyone in the department and graduate recruitment were very supportive.

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

    • It was very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured.

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

    • I did find some work quite challenging but overall it was a great atmosphere - especially when trainees were involved!

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

    • Provided an intense induction on our first day. The in-tray exercise was carried out quite early on to allow for personal development later on in the week/over the next week.

    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?

    • It gave me an insight into the different practice areas and also the work a trainee undertakes.

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

    • The firm really emphasises its values. This comes across very well in the day-to-day life at Pinsent.

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

    • Mostly useful although I had to do some tasks which were administrative in nature (this is what a trainee will have to undertake from time to time so I suppose it just gave me a flavour of what's to come!)

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid full expenses.

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

    • Lunches, social events, work shadowing.

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

    • Amazing!

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

    • I know sports are available but not entirely sure what else.

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

    • A million per cent. Best firm!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

June 2013

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