Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Working with a group of trainees to discover the true nature of working in a commercial law firm

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to deal with clients, as well as how to analyse specific types of laws and use them to benefit the client

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed the team activities. The company were all incredibly welcoming, and they all went beyond the call of duty to ensure I enjoyed my time with them

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I was able to work with the trainees, but did not have much interaction from the partners.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure is really good: we did morning work shops and in the afternoon we worked with a specific team.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I gained so much help from the trainee and all of their attitudes towards me were superb, I couldn't have asked for nicer and more genuine people to take part in this with.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Not much, I only received help from trainees.

    6/10

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

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there were opportunities to take part in sports teams and social events

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • As they are all very nice and genuine people who have a good work ethic.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Get your application in early, and don't be afraid to ask questions.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Scotland

October 2017


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