Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • This was an amazing opportunity and it really has made my mind clearer as to who I want to work for in the future and what areas of law I am interested in.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was extremely welcoming and helpful and supportive.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was not snowed under, nor was I bored with nothing to do. I was always given tasks to do and had them prioritise in level of importance in addition to if they needed to be done by a particular deadline.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I got to attend client meetings and draft documents which was great repsonsibility.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was a friendly professional environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested two eweeks in their company for me which says a lot.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This is the firm I want to work for and just hope I have done enough for them to want me. I was so impressed I will eb applying next year if I am unsuccessful.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • it is what you would expect for a city; there are plenty of expensive and cheap places to choose from.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife is good - it is a city afterall. Something for everyone.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were social events organisaed and the boys had the opportunity to play some football and cricket.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2010

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