Vacation Scheme Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • The work was high quality and rewarding. The social events were well organised and the team was easy to get along with,

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

    • Members of my team were happy to approach me, give me work and explain what was happening in the department.

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

    • Both my trainee buddy, my supervisor and the partners in the department approached me to get me involved in their work and ensure I got the most from the my placement.

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

    • I was able to get an insight in to the day-to-day life of a trainee at the firm. I learnt to complete research that a trainee would be doing throughout their seat. I was also able to draft advice for a client.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was very well organised, from my timetable to social events through to workload and weekly review of my progress.

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

    • The atmosphere in the office was very friendly. The staff in my department were approachable and I felt that I could go and talk to someone if I needed to ask questions.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • People took time out of their day to ensure I was enjoying my work and understood what I had been given.

    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?

    • The work I was given was typical of a trainee at the firm and over my two weeks I was able to get a realistic sense of what a career at the firm would entail.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The social and corporate responsibility events gave me an insight into what the culture of the firm was like beyond the day-to-day work. There were a number of events that took place throughout the two weeks I was there that allowed me to get insight into the firm's culture.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Being able to undertake a two weeks with the firm has given me confidence moving forward that I would enjoy a career at the firm.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid, but have no received any expenses so far.

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

    • There were a few opportunities to meet staff outside of my department. Some of those events only had a few participants and I would have hoped to meet a few more.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The social events were fun and had a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • There was some information about out-of-office events going on while I was there. I was able to play cricket in a partners v staff annual match.

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

    • Yes, I would recommend this vacation scheme, it was a great insight into the firm!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

July 2015

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