Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I was on work experience. Everyday I would be paired with a different trainee solictor and have to complete tasks set by them. I would be put in a different area of law, and the trainees would set a range of tasks such as reading, powerpoints, organising.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I've learnt basic office skills. More knowlege in different legal sectors. And experience in a working situation

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I did enjoy most aspects of the programme. The team at Pinsent Masons are very friendly and down to earth, making me feel more comfortable. And I felt my work was appreciated and useful

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • Very, I got recognition for my work by the team and was invited to attend extra conferences ect as I was a part of the preparation for it.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme was very structed, I was set a task to do each day at set times.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I was able to approach all of my trainees at any time if I needed extra support or wanted to talk.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I was introduced to the programme by the HR team however didn't see them since. I wasn't introduced to the manager. However, each day my trainee would introduce me to the people in the team including the partners.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Work experience so no pay.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Work experience so only here for the week.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I felt very welcome and was provided with a great experience and knowledge.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • My experience was provided by Pathways to Law.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

North West

April 2014


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