Rating

9.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Attend presentations, participate in business exercises, and work within a variety of practices.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • IT skills, networking skills, and logic and analysis skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Enjoyed being able to learn more about the world of Commercial Law through real legal work with real clients, whilst also becoming friends with likeminded individuals.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • Instead of being an 'add on' to the team, I felt as if I was 'part of' the team.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Most organised work experience programme I have participated in - always something to do!

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • With visits from the graduate team and constant access to a trainee solicitor, I received plenty of support.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The employer was very helpful throughout the scheme.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • A considerable distance from home, but the placement was worth it.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Lots - from socialising with fellow students, to getting involved in Starfish (Corporate Social Responsibility). Pinsent Masons is a very sociable firm.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Best work experience I have ever participated in, which I found very beneficial and interesting.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Always listen, and get as involved as possible - Pinsent Masons see work experience students as a help, not a hindrance, so students should make use of the valuable opportunity.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North West

August 2014


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