Rating

9.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Being supervised by a trainee (different department each day) and doing tasks associated with that department e.g. company search reports in Banking, pension's ombudsman searches in Pensions etc.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • My research skills have definitely improved as well as being able to sift through large pieces of text for small details.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Very much so, it was an excellent week.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • Everyone was treated equally - the partners sit on the same group of desks as trainees and work experience students. However when rotating departments I was doing work someone else had done yesterday which wasn't going to be used anywhere.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised with a clear timetable for the whole week.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Lots of support as they're only a few desks away and are willing to help whenever necessary.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • They made sure we were kept busy and the days were all very structured.

    10/10

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

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • N/A

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It would look excellent on your CV/personal statement and would be a good way to gain an insight into how a larger law firm operates.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Take time over your application and consider you will have to be committed for a whole week.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North West

August 2016


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