LPC student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Tremendously. The vacation placement scheme provided me with an extremely useful insight into the culture of the firm and the way in which the firm operates. Everyone made me feel extremely welcome and went out of their way to make sure that I had valuable experience during my two weeks at the firm. I was very impressed.

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

    • Very valued. I reported directly back to a trainee solicitor in the firm and assisted on real matters. I was given a great deal of support and learnt a lot from the experience.

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

    • A great deal. At no point did I just feel like I was there 'just for work experience'. I felt integrated into the team from day one.

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

    • A huge amount. I'm studying on the LPC now and regularly come across issues I learnt about during my placement.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well run. We had clear and well organised diaries throughout my time at the firm. There was an effective combination of activities in a department, social activities and opportunities to talk to a wide variety of people in the firm.

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

    • Very professional, friendly and supportive.

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

    • A huge amount. I was only at the firm for a fortnight, but I was given appropriate training, everyone in the firm gave me their time and the firm organised social events with different parts of the business.

    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?

    • A large extent. I felt integrated into the business from the very start. I worked hard and got to meet a wide variety of people in the business.

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

    • A great deal. The wide variety of activities and opportunity to meet and work with people from several departments meant that I was able to gain a valuable insight into the firm's culture.

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

    • Very valuable indeed. It confirmed that I want to work for the firm.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid.

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

    • Yes. Firm drinks each week alongside several other social activities with partners and trainees.

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

    • Really fun and a valuable way of learning more about the people that work for the firm and the culture and values of the firm.

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

    • Yes, absolutely.

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

    • I would definitely recommend this placement to all of my friends. It really was an enjoyable and insightful fortnight.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

October 2014

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