Work experience student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Shadow trainee solicitors and work in 4 different departments, helping out with their tasks.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Teamwork and communication

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It was a lot of fun and very informative

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?

    • Very, everyone was very friendly and welcoming

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well, we had a programme for the week and it was useful

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

    • They're always there if you have any questions or need help

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

    • They're always there if you have any questions or need help

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • It was work experience so there was no pay

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • I only spent a week there, but from what the trainees said, yes

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great environment to work in, and really helpful to experience the day-to-day life of a solicitor

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

    • Tailor your application to Pinsents, and do your best to get a place because it's a great experience

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Yorkshire & The Humber

August 2014

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