Vacation Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Everyone was really nice but some of the work was quite challenging.

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

    • My trainee buddy was brilliant and she made me feel like I was part of the team.

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

    • You can ask anyone/everyone if you need help.

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

    • Really great experience.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Almost everything had been thought of beforehand and there was a lot of helpful information available.

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

    • Great people, friendly and sociable!

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

    • They spent time going through common systems and teaching you new research methosd.

    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?

    • Everyone gave you work and you felt like you were achieving something.

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

    • They're fun and happy people who enjoy a good laugh.

    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?

    • Paid per week and reimbursed for the first day's unusual travel expenses

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

    • There were several social events and the practice presentations in the areas Pinsents offer allowed you to meet more senior level employees.

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

    • Really diverse and really good fun - the trainees made an effort

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

    • Presentation on good business activities and from talking to trainees to see what they get up to.

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

    • Yes, I had fun!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Scotland

July 2014

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