Internship Review at Pinsent Masons LLP

The Role

Role Description

Spent two weeks in the Pensions department. Work varied from research, proof-reading, attending phone conferences and helping my trainee supervisor with his day-to-day tasks.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed the placement. The work was interesting and stimulating, the people were approachable and friendly and the two weeks flew by!

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The team I spent my time with were very friendly and welcoming. I felt like I was doing real work that was helping my colleagues. I was given feedback after every task as to how I had performed.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Support and guidance by management was fantastic. Any problems faced could be brought up locally and resolved in an email that was sent to everyone. Very few problems were encountered.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I very rarely felt like I had nothing to do, and never felt overly pressured into meeting deadlines. The balance reached was very good.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt I was given good levels of responsibility. I was doing the same work as my trainee.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have developed countless skills and have acquired experience that I can keep with me for life.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, there was a very good atmosphere.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The organisation was flawless both before the scheme started and during it.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We were given training on IT, CSR and various skills for the future.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The firm seem to be recruiting and we have been assessed and given the opportunity to get a job at the end of the placement.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We went out for lunch, dinner, drinks and played football!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was able to travel from home.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

We went to some very nice bars and enjoyed the nightlife.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

There were opportunities to go for meals, drinks, football and cricket.

Review 115/115 for Pinsent Masons LLP

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