Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • I had a great time- the work was good and the socials were fun.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was welcoming and friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone was friendly and willing to help where possible. Always willing to put some time aside to talk to me.

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

    • The skills learnt were what you need to succeed in a law firm.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The placement was extremely well structured. The graduate recruitment team worked very hard to ensure that everything ran smoothly and that any problems were resolved as soon as possible.

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

    • Everyone was relaxed and friendly.

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

    • A lot of time was invested in my understanding of the firm and its different practice areas. We have a tak every morning on each of the departments.

    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?

    • The work was similar to that of a trainee solicitor.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Spending time at the firm allowed me to really understand the culture of the firm and what it would be like to work there full time.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid £250 per week over two weeks.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to network with both trainees and senior management.

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

    • Every effort was made to ensure that we enjoyed the social events.

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

    • There are lots of opportunites to get involved in charity and pro bono work, as well as sports.

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

    • It was a great placement.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

July 2014

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