Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Shadowing trainee solicitor working in different departments each day. Attending presentations in the morning on different aspects of law.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Developed organisational and researching skills. Given me a huge insight into applying for law and studying law in a great city! (Edinburgh)

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Great working with different departments. Experienced a broad range of law. Exceeded expectations as I didn't know what to expect, would recommend it to people interested in law.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • Worked in really engaging teams, feeling very welcomed by all staff. All trainees have given really useful advice and made all students feel welcome and engaged throughout the week!

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Great structure to the week! Meeting the other students on Monday morning and participating in team building exercises was really useful and communication was outstanding throughout the week.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • All of the trainees provided an honest insight into training as a solicitor- all trainees and staff were engaged, welcoming and offered very helpful advise.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Pinsent Mason's has been a great company, providing

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The location of the two offices in Edinburgh are great- very close to the town centre (5 mins walking in heels). Visiting the Courts was great and very useful! Lovely building

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There's always something going on in Edinburgh- especially towards the end of July. Went out for lunch with the other students and went to the cinema with other students! Great week

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very insightful experience to law. Would recommend to anyone considering/ perusing a career in law as lots of tips/ presentations throughout.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Take advantage of the work experience/ vacation schemes that Pinsents offers as they are very useful and can be a great stepping stone! Be enthusiastic and enjoy yourself :)


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Scotland

July 2015


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