Vacation Placement Student in Pinsent Masons' Corporate Department Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

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

    About You

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

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

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

    • Support was always there when needed. The staff were happy to help even with the most trivial of issues.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. The practice presentations, the social events and the departmental work were well organised. Seamless planning.

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

    • Staff were enthusiastic to meet and get to know the summer students. There was a great working environment.

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

    • The staff within the departments invest as much time as possible in the summer students. Nevertheless the staff are usually extremely busy and, understandably, have to focus on other things.

    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?

    • This placement gave me a valuable insight into life as a Pinsent Masons' trainee and the firm as a whole. During the three weeks you get exposed to a lot of different aspects of the firm.

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

    • This is a great opportunity to experience the culture of the firm.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 per week

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

    • There were numerous opportunities for networking: partner lunches, office drinks, pub quizzes, golf nights. You really got a great chance to properlymeet members of the firm.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The social events were fun and enjoyable. All the events had a good turnout. Lots of people were keen to attend and participate in the events.

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Scotland

July 2013

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