Placement student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It was a really enjoyable interest and confirmed by desire to pursue a career as a Commercial Lawyer.

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

    • I was treated as part of the team and given tasks which contributed to client deals.

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

    • The supervisor that I was allocated clearly explained what she wanted me to do and how to go about doing.

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

    • I was kept busy enough so that the days flew by, but was not overwhelmed with the workload.

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

    • I was asked to do tasks that the trainee was responsible for, but only on the basis that I had proved that I could handle the level of responsibility I was given.

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

    • I have developed my commercial awareness and a better understanding of working life at a top 20 law firm.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was relaxed yet professional.

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

    • There was a clear structure and schedule.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 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?

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

West Midlands

July 2010

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