Work experience student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I was given administration tasks to carry out for the trainee solicitors and shadowed them in their work.

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

    • I have developed my communication skills when talking to the solicitors and also when presenting to the other work experience students about the work I was doing.

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

    • I really enjoyed my experience as I made new friends who are all hoping to peruse a career in law, and got to meet many different intelligent and inspiring people.

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

    • I felt very valued at Pinsent Masons and the programme was very well organised.

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

    • It was extremely well organised, there was never a moment when we didn't have something to do.

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

    • I was given a lot of support throughout my time at Pinsent Masons from everyone in the firm, and was always being encouraged to ask for help if I was unsure about anything.

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

    • A lot of support.

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

    • N/a

    1/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I gained invaluable advice from professionals and experienced what the real life of a lawyer is like.

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

    • Make sure to ask questions and actively try to introduce yourself to people in order to make connections.

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Scotland

August 2017

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