Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Completed task on what a solicitor may be asked to do such as: case study's and research tasks and assisted a trainee solicitor and shadowed her to gain insight of what a trainee may be asked to do.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a numerous amount of skills which I feel will help me in other aspects of my life such as time management and I feel I have gained confidence which I have severally lacked in the past.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience at Pinsent Masons; a fantastic opportunity! The team are all lovely and enthusiastic about the profession and approachable. It exceeded my expectations, I loved it!

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I felt very valued, the staff was all lovely and very approachable and helpful. I felt really involved with tasks and work within the department.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very organised and structured! The induction set out all the key information about the firm which I would need to know and there was pre-set tasks everyday for me to complete.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received a great deal of support from my training provider. She was very helpful and went into depth about the job of a solicitor and all about the process to becoming a solicitor.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The team was very nice and approachable which made me feel comfortable to seek for help and assistance which any member of the team was glad to help.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The location of the firm is a very good location and the work environment is very relaxing and an enjoyable place to work.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are various cafes and restaurants surrounding the work place which proved useful and only a short distance from a few shops.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I believe this firm has qualities to be a very nice working environment. The staff are all very friendly and approachable and helpful, I would recommend Pinsent Masons work experience to anyone thinking of pursuing law.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Enjoy the time here because it is very beneficial and if you have the opportunity to have a work experience or placement here grab that opportunity with two hands.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North East

April 2016


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