Solicitor Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a very useful insight into a successful law firm.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was really made to feel that the work I was carrying out was important and that I had done really well!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • A lovely trainee looked after me for the entirety of the two week placement.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • My placement was at the worst point of the recession so considering this I was given plenty of work.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some of my tasks were "mock" tasks to give me an insight into the kind of tasks I could expect to carry out as a trainee with the firm. Some pieces of work however, were actually used and I was able to attend a client meeting which related to a piece of work I had done!

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

    • I was able to talk about my placement and the skills I learnt in an interview where I was given a training contract!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Really friendly!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A nice mix of social events and presentations throughout the two week period. I only saw one area of the law firm though so a longer scheme where you experienced more than one seat would be good.

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

    • Partners and associates sat down and gave me their time - I was really made to feel part of the team.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a job with the firm's Birmingham office, however I ultimately chose a firm in London. They seem to offer lots of vac schemers jobs.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Really fun fortnight! All the vac schemers really bonded.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Reasonable.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Birmingham has a good selection of bars and clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes! Even the vac schemers were offered chances to attend sports events during the two weeks!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

West Midlands

April 2011

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