Work Experience Student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • A mixture of interactive group activities, individual tasks, and presentations.

    7/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • I learnt a lot about the application process to a law firm and how to develop commercial awareness.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • It was very enjoyable and informative. I really enjoyed grappling with some challenging text and working in groups.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • Very well organised, Forage works very well.

    10/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • A fair amount, particularly during the presentation on responsible business practices. It seems like a nice company culture that is not overly competitive or pressured.

    10/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • It has really helped clarify what the life of a lawyer is really like. Though I am still undecided.

    5/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • No, but there were no expenses.

    1/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • Yes, the lunch networking events allowed conversation with other students.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • This work experience programme was brilliant and anyone interested in the legal profession would find it enjoyable and interesting.

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

    • Be yourself in the application and consider how law relates to your life.

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

London

August 2022

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