Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • There were workshops such as drafting legal advice, some of which included group discussions with other students. There were also presentations delivered by industry professionals on topics like employment law, contract law and commercial awareness.

    9/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • Client communication, critical thinking, commercial awareness

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I found it very enjoyable as there were a wide range of topics covered and I found it more interactive than other work experiences I have done previously

    10/10

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

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I found it useful that each presenter started the session by introducing themselves and their role in the company and how they had got to that place; we were also able to ask questions about their experiences working in the firm which gave me a good idea about the company culture.

    9/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • I am now definitely following a legal career path and would like to be a solicitor working on litigation

    2/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • 1/10

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

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • This work experience was very interactive, both with other students and the trainees who presented in the sessions. I particularly enjoyed the group tasks, where I was able to express my own point of view on a legal case and adapt my thinking after hearing others' suggestions.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Do not be afraid to ask questions or share any thoughts when prompted to


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Ilford, Greater London

August 2022


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