Vac Scheme student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

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

    • Everyone was lovely but at a busy city law firm, people are obviously very busy so sometimes did not have the time to chat

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

    • The overall graduate recruitment team were excellent in their support. Guidance working in the practice areas was more limited

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised and planned

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

    • The firm put on a lot of social events and went out of their way to ensure that we were given a fun 2 weeks. Obviously, during the day, you had to work hard though

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

    • We did not receive any training in skills but I felt that most of the employees would often offer advice

    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?

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

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

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid but not reimbursed for expenses

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

    • Lots of lunches with partners/trainees and after office drinks

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

    • really fun

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

    • sports, Corporate responsibility

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

    • Very good vacation scheme in a nice and friendly firm

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2013

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