Vacation Placement - Manchester Office Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Everything was fantastic. The placement ran smoothly, and I was constantly busy with interesting work to do. The socials the firm put on were enjoyable, and everyone at the firm was friendly and helpful.

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

    • I felt as though I was treated as a trainee in their first seat rather than someone who was only at the firm for a few week. The work I was given was the same work which the trainees do, and I got a real experience of what life would be like as a trainee at the firm.

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

    • My supervior and trainee buddy were always willing to help or explain any problemsl, and always ensured that I knew what I was doing and that I was busy.

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

    • I always had something to do, but never felt like I had too much to complete in the time allowed.

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

    • The solicitors gave me a lot of responsibility, and allowed me to complete important pieces of work which were then checked over the someone more senior.

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

    • The skills I have developed will help me when I find a training contract, and have given me a better understanding of the commercial side of the law.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, and very enjoyable. Everyone was helpful and always talkative.

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

    • The placement ran perfectly. There was never any problems, and we were always kept up to date by Graduate Recruitment.

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

    • The firm put on a number of presentations including one from each department, and one by the Corporate Responsibility team.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Optimistic at the moment, but we haven't yet heard back from them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We did something at the end of most days, and all of the other people on the scheme were great.

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

    • I was living at home and therefore it didn't cost a huge amount.

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

    • Manchester nightlife.

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

    • We weren't there long enough to get fully involved in many things, but we did have the chance to go to the office drinks at the end of each week.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, Legal/Law

North West

July 2012

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