Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The people were very friendly, approachable and helpful. The work was interesting and enjoyable It was quite high pressure as the two weeks could be related to

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

    • Everyone was very nice and open to discussing or explaining things to me, however I did find there was not that much variert of work which my inexperience as a non-lawyer permitted me to do.

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

    • Quite a lot, particularly in terms of asking people to explain things to me. Sometimes though I was left with no work, but it usually turned up after asking people.

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

    • Sometimes there was not enough work for me to do, but other than these occasional times I was kept just the right degree of busy. Presentations in the money gave good structure to then join the practise for the rest of the day. I did find that I would generally be leaving the office at 6-7pm.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As much as I could be I think given that I am a non-lawyer and lack experience, but more would have been good.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A lot, particularly in terms of the first hand experience of working at a commercial law firm

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lovely atmosphere, friendly, approachable, everybody gets along and great atmosphere

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • There were sessions on IT training which were useful

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. Time within the firm proved to me I would be happy to work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everybody got along really well. There were two social events which were well organised and enjoyable

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive as it is London - but luckily I had somewhere else to stay

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didnt experience it really

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

    • None emerged to me in the two weeks, although this wasnt a problem in such a short period of time.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2009

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