Summer vacation scheme student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • A very insightful and diverse fortnight

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

    • My department and trainees were very welcoming

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

    • The lawyers were very supportive; HR and graduate recruitment were kind but made some slips.

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

    • As busy as a two week summer student could have been, most of the time

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

    • As much responsibility as a two week summer student could have been

    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 scheme offered some essential practical legal skills, but not many and it did not assist with an academic degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy but welcoming

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

    • There were good intentions but daily changes and miscommunications.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm is clearly vested in strong graduate recruitment

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company came across as a great commercial law firm to work for

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • A lot of social events were well attended and fun

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

    • The same area as I usually live in

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

    • Very popular area

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

    • 2 weeks is a short time to arrange extra curricular activities

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

July 2012

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