Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

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

    • There was a lot of effort in planning events and ensuring we were learning as much as possible about life at the firm during the placement.

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

    • I had a trainee buddy who was always around to ask questions and support. The other members of the team were also always happy to answer any questions or help if you were looking lost.

    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 learnt a huge amount in the 3 weeks not just on a 'law' basis but about working in a office environment.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was extremely well structured. There was a detailed schedule that we were emailed prior to coming.

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

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

    • We had a comprehensive induction day which outlined things like IT systems and research skills.

    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?

    • I feel I got a real insight into what it would be like as I was given tasks to do that the trainee would otherwise have been doing and during the social events with trainees there was plenty of opportunity to quiz them about life at the firm.

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

    • I was invited to an whole office event and end of month drinks which helped me to understand the culture. Also the daily presentations from each practice area gave an insight and an opportunity to ask questions of the partners/senior associates.

    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?

    • A good variety of events including partner lunch, end of month drinks, quiz night and bowling.

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

    • They were very good, varied and you felt you could relax and chat to people out of the office formalities which was nice.

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

    • We found out about Corporate Social Responsibility activites.

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

    • I would absolutely recommend this placement if you are thinking about a commercial law career. As well as getting to know what it would be like to work in Pinsent Masons, you can get a feel for whether this type of work would be for you.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

August 2014

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