Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • We were able to listen to a lot of presentations from various legal practices. We completed legal tasks like doing a statutory drafts and understanding a lease report. We spoke to a lot of solicitors and trainees to understand their journeys and looked at the inclusivity of the firm.

    9/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I developed skills of being cautious when reading legal documents and using a fine eye to seek mistakes or loopholes in the agreement. I also developed skills of formulating a solid argument and being able to argue for both sides of a case.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I really am grateful for this fun and engaging experience.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • Very well organised - everything fit nicely into a schedule we could access beforehand to make sure we always knew what was coming up next.

    9/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • We learnt so much about the role of the firm and what they wanted to achieve in terms of ESG and inclusion and diversity.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It made me so much more interested in going into a career path in law.

    9/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • n/a

    9/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes we spoke to many legal professionals.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They provided a very good well rounded work experience and had amazing organisation to allow us to experience all kinds of firm life.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Research around the firm Make sure you are interested in law


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

London

August 2021


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