Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I attended presentations, took part in a business exercise, researched industry sectors, and shadowed trainee solicitors in the construction, corporate, projects and property departments.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I developed my interpersonal skills.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme was really enjoyable - it would great to see the inside of a City law firm and observe what the trainee solicitors do on a day-to-day business. I particularly enjoyed the business exercise.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • It seemed like Pinsent Masons had put in a lot of effort for the work experience students. The week was well organised and structured.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised and structured.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The trainee solicitors were always available if I had any questions.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • n/a

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • n/a

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • The location of Pinsent Masons was great - right in the heart of the City.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend anyone interested in a career as a solicitor to apply for the Pinsent Masons work experience programme because you can get an idea of whether commercial law suits you, and whether a big firm like Pinsent Masons suits you.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Research the firm to get to know its practice areas and strengths.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Central London & City

March 2014


View More Reviews
Recruiting? See how we can help you