Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I felt that the entire experience was really informative and made me really want to work at Pinsent Masons. However, it was hard work.

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

    • Pinsent Masons values of being open and approachable really show with everyone making you feel really welcome. The work I did seemed to be really valued by the team and they appreciated me being there helping with the workload.

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

    • I was given alot of support by the solicitors, associates and trainees.

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

    • I think the workload was perfect. I was never bored and I never felt overwhelmed.

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

    • I was given enough responsibility to feel that the work I was doing was important and valued by other team members.

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

    • The placement really provided me with a valuable insight to the work of trainee and has provided me with a good basis for when I start a training contract

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As the offices were open plan, the amount of noise was kept to a minimum.

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

    • I was provided with lots of information in advance, and a mentor. I met my mentor everyday to get feedback and guidance.

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

    • They trained us in their IT system. They organised practice presentations so that we could learn about the different areas of law in which the operate in.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I cant wait to hear whether I have been offered a place at the firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Over the 2 weeks we had five nights out, all subsidised by the firm.

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

    • All of the nights out were paid for by the firm. I did not live in the area I was working in so I can not comment about the cost of living.

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

    • There were a lot of nice bars around the office. We also went bowling.

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

    • We were offered the opportunity to play softball and hockey. We were also involved the firms corporate responsibility programme.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2010

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