Rating

9.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I was following trainee solicitors from different departments from day to day and doing tasks which they set for me. These included: drafting letters for clients, file organising, preparing documents for clients, research into clients.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a lot about office etiquette. Another key skill I have developed is being able to pick out the important and appropriate details for a task from large documents. Also as a result of presentations I received I know a lot more about entering into law and have greater commercial awareness.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I found the programme highly interesting and really useful in terms of teaching me a lot about the role of a trainee solicitor and in general about commercial law firms. I would definitely recommended this programme to anyone considering a career in Law

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I feel highly valued by the trainees, however I didn't interact with partners much so I don't feel so highly valued by the more senior and important staff.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It was well organised with a clear and easy to follow timetable.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received a large amount of support and feedback.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received a large amount of support.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • N/A

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • N/A

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • As it is a highly welcoming and client orientated firm with great core values.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • To make sure you're well rounded and demonstrate knowledge of P[insent Masons during the application process.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North West

August 2016


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