Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Very good! Nice people and interesting work. Really enjoyed my department and would love to do my training contract here.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was really friendly and I felt like I could approach anyone with a question.

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

    • Unfortunately my supervisor was rarely in the office and so I did not get to meet with them much. Although this was understandable, I was quite disappointed as some of the other candidates had much more contact with their supervisors. My trainee buddy was excellent and was always happy to give me contructive feedback. I couldn't have asked for a nicer buddy.

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

    • I now know that a career in commerical law is for me.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured - some things tended to change at the last minute but that can't be helped in such a large organisation.

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

    • Open and friendly - everyone was really nice! There was no-one who was unapproachable.

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

    • Had a full day of induction on the first day which was helpful. We were given trainin on research and it skills. The only downside was we had to travel to the London office and we were in one room all day. I had hoped for a tour!

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Really got a good insight into the life of a trainee at the firm. Got to get involved with typical trainee tasks and find out if a career in commerical law is for me.

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

    • Very good - really feel like I understand the firms culture and values. We also had a CSR talk which was interesting and informative.

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

    • Very good, great insight. I now know that a career in comemrical law is for me. I would love to train with the firm, keeping my fingers crossed.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Rate was higher than some similar firms.

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

    • We had a social with trainees each week which was fun. We also had office drinks every Friday which was good to get to know people and learn about the firms culture.

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

    • Good. We went bowling and to a comedy club. Was a good opportunity to speak to current trainees.

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

    • There are lots of opportunities but we did not really have time to get involved. I had hoped to be able to attend more activities.

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

    • Yes, definitely. Would recommend to any aspiring solicitor.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

June 2013

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