VAC Scheme Student Review
by Pinsent Masons LLP
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.8
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The Company
5.0
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Everything Else
5.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
The VAC scheme really was a fantastic learning process. I was made to feel at home from day 1 and got involved in social and sports events on evenings. An all round great experience!
I felt highly valued. I got to talk to my trainee buddy a fortnight before I started the VAC scheme. I was given 'real' trainee work throughout the scheme and the support I needed to take full advantage of all of the opportunities. I felt like I got to play a valuable role in the team, working with people from all levels of seniority.
My trainee buddy, the current trainees generally and everyone I met during the scheme provided a great deal of guidance and support. I'm very impressed with the firm!
I learnt a lot of useful techniques for working efficiently in a large, multi-office organisation. These are all skills which I will use when I return to work after the placement.
The Company
The VAC scheme really was structured seamlessly. We were provided with detailed timetables on day 1 with carefully planned induction, time in our departments, social events and training contract assessments.
Very professional, friendly and supportive. I felt valued and received great opportunities throughout my time with the firm.
They invested a great deal of time and effort to ensure that I got the most out of my time with the firm. We received formal training during out induction and further support and guidance within our teams. I played for the firm hockey team twice and attended lots of firm social events which PM invited me to.
Whilst the timetable is very busy, I had time to talk to people in a great variety of different roles. Everyone's attitude and approach to what the firm does is refreshing and forward-thinking.
PM doesn't just tell you what the firm culture is like. The firm provides you with lots of opportunities to experience it yourself. It was a very positive experience.
Everything Else
I was paid and received travel expenses for the first day which was based in the firm's London office.
Everyday. I attended firm drinks, a Cluedo social night with trainees, I went bowling with the current trainees, I was taken out for dinner with three partners and I played for the firm hockey team and went for a drink with clients afterwards.
Brilliant!
I did indeed. I was given the opportunity to join in too.
A brilliant all-round experience. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone interested in a career in a commercial law firm.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Yorkshire and Humberside
June 2014
