Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • The work experience program included multiple tasks and presentations on the legal sector; in particular, commercial law.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I felt that the concept of commercial awareness was particularly valuable. Furthermore, the interactive nature of the course kept me engaged throughout the program, which is more than I could ask for in a virtual placement.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I genuinely enjoyed my work experience - I enjoyed the wide variety of guests that we were exposed to which provided me with a valuable insight into the practicalities of the legal sector.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • It was extremely well organised - the Early Talent team was extremely welcoming and willing to help to ensure that I never got lost throughout the program. Furthermore, the forage platform was easy to interact with.

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I felt that through the brief glimpse of the presentations led by trainee solicitors, Pinsent seems like a very welcoming and ambitious law firm.

    9/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • I was previously rather confident in pursuing a legal career but nonetheless, this work experience further solidified my desire to become a lawyer.

    10/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • No I was not.

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes, there were. Furthermore, there was a networking opportunity amongst the students who participated in the work experience placement on the last day.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Extremely thorough and well organised course.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • I do not have any specific pieces of advice.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

London

August 2021


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