Work experience student Review

The work experience included insight into why solicitor chose the sector they worked in, and how they came so far. There was also some fun activity where we tried to come up with ways to defend the client from a scenarios, They did some session that would us, like the CV, applications and interview tips.

I learned a lot during these three days; I got the chance to learn to speak up and defend my point of view. this was extremely helpful, and I was also able to see how solicitor also presented the scenarios and talked about the cases, which was inspiring. I also learned about contract and had the chance to understand what to look for.

I really enjoyed the experience and found it extremely helpful as it give me a lot of answers, specially by creating some session only for questions and sharing experiences. I also was able to see some sectors that Pinsent Masons work in, and that made me realise that their was sectors I was more interested in then others. I also had access to different resources that were helpful. The only downside to the internship was how long the content was, and it sometime felt quite charged and it was hard to keep concentrated.

I have no complain about the organisation during the Pinsent Masons work experience. They have a website with a clear schedule and link to the meeting. I had access with the material that we used and there was also resources that I could use in my free time. And the meetings usually finished in the time assigned and were well structured.

I learned a lot by doing my work experience at the company. I was able to see their work values and I was explained how it affected them and how it was taken account in different circumstances. Also, by having several members of the company on each session, I saw how the staff interacted and how everyone was really respectful.

I was decided to go into law, but doing the work experience only make that wish stronger. it also help me decide and have amore precise idea of the how, when and why. for example, I was able to discover new routes into law, and had an idea of sector I did not want to go to.

I was not paid for the work experience. it is simply a program that helps us learn more commercial awareness, and some other skill related to application in law. we also learn about routes we can talk in law, and above all it is a great motivation, so I don't think the pay matters.

There was some opportunity for networking, for example there was a lunch dedicated to networking, where all the student could attend the video call and talk to each other, which great to meet other people your age with the same passion and goals. Also, Pinsent mason offers a lot of different programmes, which can be an opportunity to keep contact with the other solicitor.

Yes

I will recommend to a friend because it is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to go in law. You will be able to learn about how you can go into law, what you can do to improve applications, what the different sectors are, and so much more about a career in law.

I did not directly apply to Pinsent Mason, I was directed by SMF to this program. but there are so much more opportunity and it can be really nice to keep in contact and participate in their other program. A tip I could give is to go trough the company's website, and learn about their other goal and get some commercial awareness.