Work Experience Review

Being a work experience student, my role within the firm during the experience was extremely unique. As I moved from desk to desk, I was enabled to gain a first-hand insight into the different types of work Pinsent Masons does. Proof reading important contracts was something I particularly enjoyed as I felt I had added resposibility which I thrived upon. On a day to day basis, the people of Pinsent Masons made me feel extremely welcome. They were extremely friendly and helpful, making the experience a whole lot more comfortable.

Speaking to trainees on a daily basis, I felt I developed a wide range of existing skills. Although I did have some insight into the qualifications required for law, it was useful to know more about the qualifications current trainees had. I also learnt a lot about the typical working day at an international law firm which was something I can carry forward into the future. Working in a highly professional environment was something new to me, however simultaneously, I learnt that it was imperative to be yourself.

I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience programme at Pinsent Masons. The firm thrives on key values which is important, making the environment a pleasant one. It exceeded my expectations and was 110% worth it travelling up from Liverpool on a daily basis.

I was introduced to a wide range of people, from trainees to partners. Everyone treated me as an employee - not a burden or disturbance in any shape or form. From the trainees I worked with, I now have many of their contacts and they made it clear that if any form of issue arises in the future, to contact them. Some of the trainees handed me real trainee tasks to undergo and a partner in the construction team handed me 3 important contracts to proof. To have got accepted onto the work experience scheme made me feel valued, however, having completed the work experience scheme made me feel 10x more valued as a person and potential employee.

The programme was very well organised. I always had something different to do on a daily basis. Morning presentations were consistent as were lunch breaks. The programme also was flexible as it was tailored to individuals' needs. For example, one evening I had to leave an hour early by which the firm were 100% fine with. At the beginning of the week, I was given a full induction and before working at each desk, I was given a mini brief.

Each of the trainees I worked with were extremely supportive and happy to help. I appreciated the way trainees ingrain realism with professionalism, creating a supportive environment. I felt comfortable to speak to my trainee buddy if I ever had a task-based problem and they always helped no matter how busy they were. The support I received was delicately linked to how much I enjoyed the programme.

I received a lot of support from Pinsent Masons as a whole. The majority of contact was with trainees. However, the partners and people higher up the hierachy were extremely friendly.

It was free work experience.

Pinsent Masons has a variety of sports teams and a gym which I was made aware of. The firm also has a range of events and activites, distancing themselves from daily work. The location is prime. Manchester is seen as England's second city and accessibility links means it was easy for me to travel up from Liverpool daily.

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Having completed the programme, I feel experience is invaluable for the future and is something that will stay with me for a lifetime. Also, the values Pinsent Masons thrives upon (Approachable Bold Connected) makes them breath high morals hence I am proud the have undergone work experience with them.

- Do a little bit of research on the firm prior to the online application. - Understand the significance and size of the firm. - Take time on your application but get it in early (bit of a conflict between the two). - Get others to prrof read your application - Show off your skills