Trainee solicitor Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 weeks here

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

    • I felt I was treated like a member of the department I was in

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

    • Between my trainee buddy and supervisor I received excellent support throughout

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

    • Arguably some skills I learned here will be more useful that those learned at university

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Apart from a few timetable discrepancies the insight was seamless

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • very pleasant place to work

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We were given inductions to IT, research etc, as well as ongoing guidance

    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?

    • I felt like I was a trainee most of the time I was here

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

    • Attendance at social events really helped me understand this aspect

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • I attended four evening events and various lunches

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

    • Opportunities were great but attendance at a few were quite low, which is understandable due to the fact everyone is so busy/many people are on holiday

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • e.g. recent cycle to Falkirk for charity

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

July 2014

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