Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • It was good to get a realistic perception of what a career in a commercial law firm has to offer and while it eradicated some of the romantic ideas you may have had it's encouraging to know it's still the career choice you want to pursue.

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

    • Pinsent Masons make a huge effort to make you feel welcome even before you begin your placement by giving you any updates and making sure your 'buddy' has e-mailed to introduce themselves.

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

    • At every level of seniority the staff were always willing to help and provide support.

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

    • This experience has been invaluable in developing skills that will be of use to me throughout my career

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was always plenty to do, making sure every student got the most out of the opportunity they had been given

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

    • Very positive while making sure the work got done

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

    • 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?

    • Not only through my own experience but being able to chat to existing employees meant I was given a realistic insight into a career at Pinsent Masons.

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

    • It was an opportunity to see Pinsent Masons really do have a working atmosphere that reflects their core values, particularly 'Open & Approachable'

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

    • 4/5

    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?

    • We were given practice presentations from a variety of departments giving us exposure to various parts of the firm

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

    • Always good fun while providing an opportunity to get to know people better.

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

    • Yes! I even went to yoga with some of my fellow students!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, Legal/Law, Market Research

Scotland

July 2013

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