Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very friendly people, particularly impressed by the head of Graduate Recruitment, Edward Walker, who constantly went out of his way to make sure everyone felt involved and welcome.

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

    • With the complexity of law, it is difficult for a vac student to contribute that much, but I did feel appreciated.

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It was quite flexible. One day I stayed till 8, but there was never much pressure to past 6.

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

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

    • 3/5

    The Company

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

    • Seemed a genuinely friendly place to work

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

    • Everything worked smoothly

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

    • We were given lots of talks and presentations

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

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Really hoping to work for them.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone on the scheme was very friendly and up for going out

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

    • Birmingham is much cheaper than London

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

    • We were taken out drinking regularly

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2010

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