Work Experience Student - Unpaid Role Review

by Pinsent Masons

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Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Work experience student - listen to talks from partners and work alongside trainee solicitors.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have seen what the life of a lawyer is like and I have learned all bout the different teams and how they operate within a law firm.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoyed it a lot, I learned so many new things and it is a great opportunity to someone who wants to study law.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?

    • Very valued, getting talks from people quite high up is time and money but they are happy to give us that.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Every morning we get 2-3 talks/ 1 big exercise, then in the afternoon, meet with our supervisor, e.g. very organised.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A good amount, they answer any questions that I have.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They give us name badges, pens, timetables and a great program for free so a good amount.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Didn't pay, all free.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • yes.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • For someone interested in studying law, this is perfect, it lets you learn everything you need to know.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?

    • Its a great opportunity and good luck.

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Scotland

August 2018

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