Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Excellent opportunity to see the inner workings of one of the largest commercial law firms in the United Kingdom.

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

    • Made to feel welcome by employees from every level, very down to earth and approachable staff.

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

    • Excellent support from my supervisor. Always happy to explain any points that weren't clear 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?

    • Office culture at a law firm seemed representative here. Feel like a job rather than a vacation scheme would give you this.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Timetabled. Graduate recruitment very well organised.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very welcoming whilst feeling that everything was business as usual.

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

    • Events, welcome packs and practice presentations.

    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?

    • Quite good in this case. Access to junior solicitors and trainees meant I was always aware if what the life if a young solicitor is like professionally.

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

    • Very clear insight in to the firms values and how they operate.

    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?

    • Very fair remuneration.

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

    • Countless opportunities to meet a range of people from across the firm.

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

    • Relaxed and well organised. Nothing felt forced. Everyone seemed really happy to be there.

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

    • Several presentations given to vacation placement students with regards to corporate social responsibility.

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

    • Definitely, excellent example of a commercial law firm, but also of an excellent placement at a law firm.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2014

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