Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I have been working in the property department most of my work experience. I've been helping out paralegal as well as trainees. I've been looking at leases and drafting documents throughout the experience. I met senior associates and different people working in different departments.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained many skills during this experience including confidence and attention to detail.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have really enjoyed the program and working with all the people, everyone in firm have been very nice which made Pinsent Masons seem like a friendly firm.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I was valued as I got to work on real life tasks that trainees complete and had some flavour of what everyone does in firm.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • This programme was very well organised as there were various talks from different people around the firm and even from some of the partners. I always had something to do throughout the placement and the supervisors were very supportive if I didn't understand something.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received lot of support and trainees were there if I had any questions and the team around me could support me.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • If I had any problems I could speak to anybody on the team and my supervisor.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I had to pay for my own travel and lunch but the firm was kind and gave me a £5 voucher for lunch for the first day.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I had some coffee breaks which gave me opportunity to talk to other lawyers on the floor.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a really friendly firm and the experience offered would help later in life on career path on becoming a lawyer.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Do not be nervous when first coming to the firm as everyone is friendly around.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Yorkshire & The Humber

August 2016


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