Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement gave me a great insight into the law firm, and the people were extremely welcoming and friendly. However the two week assessment was very intense, with continued assessment and the challenging task of condensing an eighty page case study onto two sides of A4. However this form of placement is for the law firm to make a judgement as to whether you are a potential candidate for a long term job.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People within the firm offered their continued support and regularly offered constructive feedback on the various tasks I performed for them.

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

    • I was continually offered guidance on the work I was performing, and i was instructed that I only had to ask if I had any queries.

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

    • 3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As much as can be expected from a legal perspective.

    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 will take the skills I have learnt at Pinsent Masons and apply them to my other Law placements this summer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My department was relaxed and welcoming.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The structure mixed hard work and staff socials, and I we were provided with a detailed itinary of what was happening in the week.

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

    • They invested time and effort in offering practice presentations each morning.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hopefully I will be considered for long term employment.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • All my fellow placement workers were social and outgoing.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable including travel.

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

    • I go to University in Leeds and go out here alot.

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

    • Too tired.

    0/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2010

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