Vacation Scheme Placement Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I really enjoyed my placement.

    5/5

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

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

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

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was able to work on live matters.

    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 learnt about the role of a trainee within the firm and I was able to develop various skills, which will be beneficial in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Everyone was very friendly and there was a good atmosphere in my department.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The scheme was very well organised and we were given the placement timetable before we started at the firm.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was able to go to a client presentation and a team meeting. I also met with various members of the department, who told me about the work they do and answered any questions I had.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • It is competitive, but I would very much like to secure a training contract with Pinsent Masons.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The vacation scheme students got on very well and we met for lunch every day.

    4/5

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

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 4/5

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

July 2012


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