Work Experience Student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • Throughout this experience I have attended informative and helpful presentations, shadowed lawyers in various sections, I have completed challenging tasks (not just making coffees and photocopying) and participated and won a mock trial.

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

    • I have learnt numerous simple IT skills, furthered my commercial awareness and confidence when in a working environment. I have also developed my research skills and have widened my knowledge of commercial law.

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

    • The work was at times challenging and I felt very proud once I go to grips with it, the people were all inspiring, approachable and friendly and I really appreciate the time each person took out of their busy days to chat and mentor us. The company and the firm itself seems very professional and I really like the vibe - this is somewhere I can easily see myself working in the future. It exceeded my expectations and surprisingly, I found the week very enjoyable.

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

    • Not once did I feel patronised which is amazing considering my age and current level of education. I loved the feedback and praise and I didn't feel intimidated by any of the staff.

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

    • The programme is excellently organised with a good mixture od advice on what we can be doing now and in the future, intertwined with educational and relevant tasks and also constant advice on how to succeed!

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

    • I'm not sure who this means but I felt very supported by each member of staff - I never felt pressured or stressed but I also felt encouraged to do my best.

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

    • I'm not sure who this means but I felt very supported by each member of staff - I never felt pressured or stressed but I also felt encouraged to do my best.

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

    • Personally I appreciated the free food and will enjoy this voucher and although I did not get paid, I feel this experience is priceless and extremely rewarding!

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

    • Yes this firm has proved to have an amazing work life balance with the additional fitness classes and staff drinks as a good way to unwind and socialise - something I hope that I will be able to make the most of one day!

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • (Although I wouldn't because competition - I jest). For me, this represents all the great qualities that being a lawyer has to offer but also has demolished the stuffy, intimidating lawyer stereotype as everyone seems genuine and hardworking; exactly how I will hopefully be in the future.

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

    • Be comfortable as it is very welcoming - you will get out of it what you put in!

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

April 2018

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