Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • The placement was the perfect opportunity to experience the work of a trainee solicitor first-hand.

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

    • Colleagues were always willing to help and answer questions. I also felt the work I completed contributed to the team's overall aims.

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

    • They were always happy to answer any questions I had.

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

    • My department got me involved with their work as much as possible but it was fairly quiet whilst I was there. However, this gave me an opportunity to get involved with the other department working in the same room and gain a wider breadth of experience. I have found it's very important to be proactive in finding work from others when your buddy may be struggling to find something for you to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Only working in the department for two weeks and not having any previous legal experience means you can't expect to be given huge amounts of responsibility. However, the tasks I was able to get involved with were still important and relevant to what the team as a whole were doing.

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

    • The placement has been very useful in giving me an insight intot the work of corporate lawyers and has confirmed my ambition to pursue a career in this field.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly. The office is open plan and the partners' doors are always open. I always felt that I could approach people with any questions.

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

    • Very well organised. All placements, social events and assessments ran according to plan and we were always informed of where we were expected to be an when.

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

    • Having only two weeks here means there was not enough time for the firm to invest any real time in personal development. However, the placement provides you with the ideal opportunity to learn as much as you can about this career.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We are all assessed for training contracts.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events included minigolf followed by a restaurant meal and then a comedy club during the second week. In addition, there were also office drinks which we were all invited to.

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

    • I commuted from home.

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

    • There wasn't a great deal of time for enjoying the nightlife but Birmingham has plenty to offer.

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

    • We had the opportunity to play for the firm in a inter-firm football tournament.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

West Midlands

July 2012

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