Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • A really enjoyable experience. Varied tasks and activities planned.

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

    • You were really made to feel a part of the team.

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

    • Every step of the way supervisors, HR reps and graduate recruitment were there to help with any problems.

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

    • A varied workload, interesting work and tight timescales meant the day flew by!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I undertook research for a partner's meeting; it really felt like I was doing something important.

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

    • A really useful real-life experience of law in action

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • A really friendly bunch of people!

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

    • The management of the scheme was excellent

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

    • Obviously, with only a short period of time any investment into training and development was going to be limited - but no complaints. The continued assessment was certainly a good idea.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • You left really feeling like this was the place you wanted to work!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social evenings with the trainees were good fun.

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

    • Good value.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of nightlife out there, so long as you're not too tired from your day in the office.

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

    • Plenty of social evenings to attend.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2010

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