Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I did a variety of tasks and the socials organised by the firm were a good way of getting to know everyone, especially those from other departments.

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

    • The people at Pinsent Masons are a true reflection of the firm's values and I felt like my opinion mattered to them. I was invited to take part in client meetings and drafted attendance notes.

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

    • My trainee supervisor was always at hand to clarify any issues and answer my questions.

    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 have developed several transferrable skills e.g. being proactive and prioritising work loads which should assit me in any area of my life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We had presentations covering the different practice areas which were interactive and very helpful in giving me a better idea of what I would like to do. The graduate recruitment team did a fantastic job of organising the placement.

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

    • Everyone I spoke to from personal assistant to partner was really approachable.

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

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

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Employment Law, Commercial Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2014

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