Rating

7.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • work experience placement- given different tasks each day to complete that were relevant to the sector I was in.

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • before I came I knew little about law and the different types of law that were out there , but now I do.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thought working with pinsent masons was a very enjoyable as well as knowledgeable.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • whilst at Pinsent Masons I was treated very well by all the staff I believe they valued my interest in law.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very good and professional, we knew what we were going to be doing each day and knew where we had to be.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • always there if we neede to ask questions, made the tasks clear explained each day what the tasks involve and what they do.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • a little, they are all very busy so much were focused on their own work but I knew I could go and ask them questions about law.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • as I was only on a weeks work experience with the firm we did not get paid. but lunch was provided and train tickets were always paid for.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • yes I have learnt from the company that they are involved in a number of activities outside of their firm, charity etc.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • structured, the days were not hectic but a good environment to work/ learn in, friendly all the staff were very welcoming.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • make the most of the time there as it goes quickly also don't hesitate to ask any questions.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

West Midlands

February 2016


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