Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed my two weeks at Pinsent Masons. Sitting in one department for two weeks really allowed me to bond with the team and the daily practice presentations from all the other teams allowed me to simultaneously gain an insight into the firm's wider work.

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

    • I felt really valued, I was given some really difficult work that involved high profile matters. Here in Manchester they really treated you as a potential trainee.

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

    • A really good amount, my supervisor and trainee buddy were always there if I needed them, but at the same time allowed me to be independent and mix with other members of the team. My trainee buddy as fantastic and introduced me to everyone!

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

    • The placement has reinforced my drive to do well in my degree, but I am not sure if I have learnt any specific skills here that will help me with my degree.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured, practice group presentations every morning and then 'work based learning' in our practice groups everyday. As well as socials and lunches.

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

    • I cannot vouch for the other offices but the Manchester office was the friendliest place I have ever been! Everyone was supportive and encouraging. The trainees were amazing and organised some really good socials such as break out Manchester and cocktail making. We also went to the offices Friday drinks which was really insightful - they know how to have fun!

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

    • We had a general induction down in London where the firm's outgoing managing partner spoke to us and then back in our 'home' offices we had lots of IT training.

    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?

    • Everyone was open and honest about their work life balance. Further, as we had such a great relationship with all the trainees they gave us a really honest insight.

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

    • It helped me to understand the culture in the Manchester office, however, there may be a different culture in the London or other regional offices.

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

    • It reinforced that this is what I want to do.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £300 a week

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

    • Yes, there were trainee run events, a partner lunch, a secondment lunch and office drinks every Friday.

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

    • Really fun and relaxed. They really were an opportunity to ask questions and understand the culture of the firm.

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

    • Not really.

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

    • Yes!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

July 2015

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