Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • An excellent placement and a real insight into the workings of a Commercial Law firm.

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

    • All staff were approachable and engaging!

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

    • Supervision was available when required and not over bearing.

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

    • I was kept busy at all times with a variety of tasks.

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

    • 3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They will assist me when applying for Training Contracts and also when I start at my first law firm.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was certainly not dull. It was a fun place to work but also suitably professional.

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

    • Very well organised!

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

    • I felt that I was a valuable member of the team and that the firm invested time and money in me.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I would love to work for Pinsent Masons.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a great social scene. We had office drinks, played soft ball in Regents Park (with beer and wine), were taken out for a meal and drinks and even taken to play paintball!

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

    • The placement took place in central London which is obviously an expensive area. However, we were paid for out two week placement and this helped cover costs!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is a great city!

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

    • There were a number of sports based activities available and numerous after work drinks.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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