Summer Placement Student Review

I absolutely loved my time at the firm, all the staff were extremely approachable and friendly.

I felt extremely valued during my time at the firm. I was never made to feel like a burden on members of staff and was given every opportunity to grow and learn in the team.

Both my supervisor and trainee buddy scheduled weekly meetings with me in order to discuss my progress, which was extremely valuable. I felt like I could approach others to ask for assistance, and was encouraged to do so by members of staff.

The skills that I learned on placement are extremely transferable and I know that I will use them in my future. I learned how to conduct myself in a professional environment, and also how to socialise with those more qualified than me. I am sure that I will reap the benefits of these skills in my studies and beyond.

We had a clear diary for our time at the firm, which was an excellent way to know what was happening, when and where. Most mornings we were given practice presentations, which was an excellent way to gain an insight into the general work of the firm. It became clear that Pinsent Masons is a greatly efficient team and I felt that the structure of the firm allowed me to fully understand the workings of a commercial firm.

Summer students are encouraged to get involved in as many social events as possible during their time at the firm. We were able to socialise with trainees, associates and partners at many different events. Outwith these events, every day people would stop in the corridor to say hello and ask how we were doing. Everyone was extremely friendly and made me feel like I had worked there for years!

There was a clear focus on allowing summer students to get the best out of the placement as possible. I was allowed to attend client meetings, assist at court and was given the work of a real trainee. This will be an excellent opportunity in my future development.

This placement assured me that I would love to work for Pinsent Masons. I was allowed to undertake tasks that trainee solicitors would be doing, and was given tasks by people ranked as the very best in their field.

I became fully immersed in the culture of the firm and was encouraged to promote the values of the firm in the work that I completed. At the initial introductory session, we were given presentations by a number of organisations within the firm. This helped me to understand the ethos of Pinsent Masons.

This placement cemented the idea that I want to become a commercial lawyer; ideally with Pinsent Masons!

We were given ample opportunities to socialise with all employees. Through partner lunches, office drinks and trainee social nights, we were able to gain an insight from many different people.

Amazing!

We received a presentation from the CSR team on our first day, telling us about what we can get involved in outwith legal work. Additionally, the firm has many sports teams that we were encouraged to get involved in.

I would recommend Pinsent Masons all day, everyday! I can't think of anything that I didn't enjoy during my time there.