Vacation Placement student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The level of responsibility was good, I was involved in a number of things from meetings clients to drafting, researching. Plus the whole firm is on a move with post merger situation so there was a real buzz in the place.

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

    • Very good, everyone gave you time and good advice. I joined at a busy time as office was being moved so everyone was a little bus, but overall everyone was very helpful. Some of the partners took up to an hour out to sit down and talk.

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

    • We would have meetings throughout my time here, I will get feedback for everything i did.

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

    • Busy but it was balanced by all the social activities we were involved in.

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

    • Lots and good feedback too. the placement was well structured and there were objectives which had to be meet.

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

    • It was like the real thing, I got involved in tax and by the end of it i had good understanding of some of the basic elements. everything I did was relevent and what would be expected.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • We were moving officies, so there was a real buzz about the merger and the new office. Everyone was looking forward to working with new clienst and trying new things

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

    • Some things could have been done better, like keeping everyone in one office instead of moving people between London officies. But overall the HR team is really lovely, they respond to everything quickly help at every step of the way.

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

    • They took me out to see clients, sent me to major to a major Bank for some discloure material. They gave me real work and expected me to perform just like a trainee which was very good.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very good, the feedback so far has been very good and its all about if they like you and if you will fit within firm's culture. The firm is friendly and very good place to work.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of socials, drinks, lunch, dinner, hanging around, football etc

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

    • Very high, but I am glad it was all paid for

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

    • Nothing where I work because I worked in the city, but great nighlife outside work

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, I was taking part in socials which involved meeting new people, clients and getting involved in some social events.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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