Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • During my time at Pinsent Masons I was given a genuine insight into the daily life of a trainee solicitor in a commercial law firm. I was set tasks such as drafting client letters and completing company research tasks.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have improved upon my analytical skills as part of my program I had to research a companies complete history in order to find specific details that were required for my different tasks.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed my program very much as I have gained valuable experience that will help me towards my future career in law.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • Highly valued, everybody was very welcoming, friendly and helpful.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme was structured well, as I was working in different departments on set days.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received lots of training and support from my training providers who helped me whenever their help was required.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All of my employers were very supportive.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • N/A - work experience program.

    4/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Pinsent Masons is a great commercial law firm that is recognised worldwide, and was very accommodating to myself, as I was able to gain a true insight into the working life of a trainee solicitor, e.g. I was given a number of different tasks each day.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Ensure you show your true interest and enthusiasm of a career within the law, and make the most out of your experience, be enthusiastic.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North West

August 2017


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