Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

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

    • Lots of very friendly people and I wasn't sitting around photocopying for 2 weeks - I was actually trusted with lots of responsibility - drafting, research etc.

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

    • It was clear that the work I was doing was being put immediately to use in client meetings and partner meetings. I wasn't just an extra problem for the firm, I was actually being an asset from the off.

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

    • At all levels, people were keen to engage with me and assist with any problems I had. My trainee buddy was lovely, as were all the other trainees, and I was very impressed that the associates and partners wanted to help me out and introduce me to law.

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

    • Unlikely to help with my degree, but hopefully the office way of working and some of the terminology I picked up will stand me in good stead if they offer me a job!

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was never sitting around twiddling my thumbs, and always knew where to be when.

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

    • Everyone was extremely approachable, and there was a relaxed office atmosphere - for Wimbledon the week before I was there they had set up a mini tennis court!

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

    • There were daily presentations from different practice areas.

    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?

    • Close interaction with trainees, along with lots of social opportunities to talk with them, meant that I gained a comprehensive idea of what it would be like to work in the firm.

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

    • There was no pulling the wool over placement students' eyes - it was clear that what we were experiencing was the day to day culture of the office.

    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?

    • £600 for 2 weeks.

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

    • We had a partner lunch, and regularly chatted to difference levels of employee within the firm.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Bowling felt a little like a 10 year old's birthday party, but the lunch and pizza making were good.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • A mention of netball, but not much else.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Helpful for deciding whether law is for you? Undoubtably.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

West Midlands

July 2014

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