Vacation Placement Student Review

by Pinsent Masons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • The placement provided a useful insight into how the firm operates and the 2 weeks went by extremely quickly.

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

    • I was given actual work to do and work I completed was sent on to clients in response to their queries.

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

    • I had a trainee buddy who helped every day and regular contact with my supervising associate. I also met Partners and other trainees from the firm regularly throughout the 2 weeks.

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

    • I have already completed my degree but the placement has provided useful information about the profession and how I would like to shape my career in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The placement was extremely well organised with timetables sent in advance, and everyone knew where they needed to be and when.

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

    • There have been lots of social events to get involved in.

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

    • I was provided with all of the information/training needed to complete the jobs I was asked to do.

    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?

    • We received presentations from each of the practice areas to see a wider view of the firm and the trainees were happy to answer any questions about practical aspects of the training contract - e.g. choices of seats, opportunities for secondments etc.

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

    • We had lots of opportunities to ask questions about the culture and the social events were indicative.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Paid and reimbursed for expenses.

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

    • Lots of opportunities - social events, CR talks and office drinks on each of the Fridays.

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

    • Lots of people to talk to.

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

    • My trainee buddy told me about lots of opportunities and the firm's intranet showed lots of events.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2014

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