Vacation Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The placement was a fantastic experience and gave me a real insight into life and work at the firm. I would definitely recommend it.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was given interesting work to do and all of the staff were helpful and supportive.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • As above - it really helps to ask questions as well as everyone was more than willing to explain things in more detail if you asked.

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

    • I learned a lot about the structure of Pinsent Masons and generally how firms are having to adapt to give clients the best service possible.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The placement was very well structured. Each morning we had presentations on the different practice areas and there were events like partner lunches and social evenings throughout the two weeks.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. The firm is obviously very busy, but people do go out of their way to make you feel at ease.

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

    • Whenever I assisted on a piece of work the lawyers would make sure I got to see the finished article, this enabled me to see how my work fitted into the bigger picture for the client.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • There were lots of opportunities to speak with people from across the firm and find out about their experiences.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The practice presentations were a great way to learn more about the firm.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid on the last day of the placement.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • As above - there are lots of social events and presentations from employees so you get to meet a broad range of people.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • These were all well organised, from softball (although it rained) to bowling. There were also office drinks and a partner lunch.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We had a presentation on the firm's CSR activities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely - this is the best way to get a reall 'feel' for the firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

June 2014

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