Work experience Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Each day I spend a day in a different department, completing tasks such as drafting emails, filing out forms to submit to Company House, and general admin roles.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have enhanced my communication skills and ability to understand difficult concepts (especially within the banking section) which will certainly help me in later life.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I cannot express enough how nice everyone was. The wok atmosphere was truly amazing and I felt at ease almost instantly. There is no feeling of intimidation and everyone I asked for help from would help me out immediately which was great.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?

    • The majority of the tasks I was set felt useful and that they were contributing to the firm. Although some felt more like secretarial roles, I think these were just some of the jobs every solicitor has to do on a day to day basis.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised. We were in a different department every day and had designated times for special presentations and lunch time so that we could spend it with the other work experience students.

    10/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A lot of support. Some of the trainee's gave me their business cards so that I could contact them in the future if I needed anything. All my advisers offered something completely different but were all willing to help.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Quite a lot of support. Most of the day you are left in your department so you rely on your mentors who are really helpful anyway which is great.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • No salary or travel costs included so there could maybe be some scheme to provide these in the future, but I think the experience was great without them

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Definitely. I overhead many of the trainees talking about working in a disadvantaged secondary school which was great and sports team as well so something for everyone.

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I think the atmosphere and the culture of the firm are the two key elements. I think that's got to be the most important thing when considering a firm.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?

    • I would make sure you stress your grades as it's very competitive! Ultimately ensure you come across well rounded (as all the people on my scheme were) and that this is a worthwhile experience

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North West

July 2015

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