Vacation Scheme Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed my insight at Pinsent Masons as it gave me the chance to see what it would be like to work for the firm, and confirmed to me that it is a place I would love to work.

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

    • The team that I was sat with treated me as one of their own for the time I was with them, and were all happy to help me.

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

    • I was guided through everything I had to do, and felt I could ask for help if needed.

    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 skills involved in being a trainee solicitor were made clear to me, and will help me as I pursue a career in commercial law.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The presentations on the various practice areas were at the start of each day and I thought this was a very good idea as it gave the day a structured start and then meant we could spend the rest of the day with our team.

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

    • The culture of the firm really came across as being one where people enjoy their work and care about their clients and colleagues.

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

    • Pinsent Masons put a lot of time and effort into the Vacation Scheme.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • I was able to witness the work of a trainee solicitor which has helped me understand what it would be like to work here.

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

    • Spending time within the firm proved to me that they really do live and work by their values.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 per week.

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

    • We had the chance to chat with a lot of the trainee solicitors and also met one of the partners over lunch.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • We were taken on social events each week, which were a great chance to get to know each other and the trainee solicitors. We also had the chance to attend office drinks to meet other members of the firm.

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

    • I learnt a lot about the corporate responsibility schemes that the firm has, and about their sports teams.

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

    • I think it is a great vacation scheme for anyone looking to pursue a career in commercial law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

North West

June 2014

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