Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Really enjoyable. Plenty busy during the day, numerous opportunities to socialize on evenings/lunches, and interesting presentations given throughout.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Valued. Given real work by trainees, solicitors, legal directors and partners at various points over the 2 weeks. So felt useful and appreciated.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Plenty of opportunities to discuss goals and progress with trainee and senior lawyer. You can seek as much guidance as you want, in their words "no question is too stupid to ask".

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

    • The experience of settling into a new firm will serve me well in future vacation schemes and/or jobs in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Well supported and given legitimate work.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Professional but calm and relaxed. Every employee approachable. Atmosphere is not tense at all.

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

    • Given real variety of work. Quality of experience can depend on luck, i.e. opportunity knocks and you get roped in.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Spoke to trainees off the record. Done some real trainee tasks.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Culture very much as decribed in brochures and websites.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Its happening!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Paid a very decent weekly fee and also travel expenses covered for the first day induction in London.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Plenty of internal opportunites for everyone. I was also taken to an external event, which is an example of the right place right time nature of vacation schemes.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Two signifcant social evenings. Food drinks comedy club. Various lunches with trainees, partners etc. Can't ask for any more than that its not a holiday!

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • They were expressly discussed by HR, and the head of CSR. Can approach anyone for further information.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great vacation scheme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

North West

July 2013

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