Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I worked in a range of different departments where I completed tasks ranging from indexing to company searches. Aid partners and trainees with their work and generally help out around the department of that day.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I haven't gained any qualifications etc however, I can navigate my way around itranet and other business uses on the computer. I have learnt how to work in an office environment and developed my people skills along side my interest in law.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I loved my time at Pinsent Masons, it exceeded my expectations it is a great friendly environment.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I felt very valued within each of the teams I visited, I received both external and internal recognition for the work I was doing. I was treated as a trainee and was aided were I needed to be, I was asked to help on a couple of real projects which I feel I really benefited from.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Extremely well organised however also flexible which enabled the trainees supervising me to include me on their tasks of that day

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I was offered a general induction to each department and the law they specialise in, I felt like I was able to ask my advisor anything and everything.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The HR team was always on hand and they helped at every opportunity. The receptionist made sure we were comfortable and happy. .

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • N/A

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are opportunities available however because of the timing of the placement I was unable to attend

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Super friendly environment, everyone no matter how stressed were always up for a chat. A great place to work and feel comfortable.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Be social, they know you have the brains, they are looking for people with good social skills that they are willing to sit in a small room all night with and get a long happily.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Central London & City

August 2015


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