Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was varied and interesting, and I worked with some lovely people.

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

    • Everybody I encountered made a special effort to get to know me. I was invited to lunch almost everyday by those I worked with, and I even organised a lunch myself in the second week.

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

    • Some of the work I was presented with was to assess how I would deal in that situation, but if I ever needed guidance my training buddy and supervisor were always happy to help.

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

    • I was more busy than I was not, but I think that was a result of choosing to partake in a wide variety of activities whilst I was at the firm.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given plenty of responsibility. I was asked to prepare forms and draft letters which were the ones ultimately sent off.

    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 work I undertook and the skills I developed will certainly help me throughout my legal career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • We received an email from our Training Buddy in advance of the trip, and then given a pack of information on the first day which contained all the essential information. We also attended presentations every morning which were hosted by members of the different practice areas.

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Having undertaken vacation schemes elsewhere, my vacation scheme at Pinsent Masons was by far the best and has confirmed I would like to work at the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were social activities with fellow vac schemers and colleagues almost every lunchtime and evening.

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

    • London is guaranteed to be more expensive than other UK cities, but I would say it's worth it. London is a great city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • I was involved in activities outside of work almost every night. The firm organised for us to go for a curry, to go bowling, and enjoy a three course lunch with some of the Partners in the final week.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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