Work experience 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:

    • Sitting in different practice areas of the firm working alongside a trainee solicitor.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed my communcation skills.

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

    • The people here are lovely and make you feel extremely welcome, I have enjoyed being in their company. With regards to work, I have enjoyed the majority of tasks given however I feel there could have been a wider variety of things to do.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?

    • Extremely valued.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well structured.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I recieved support from the majority of my trainees however I feel a few of the trainees could have been more supportive and offered feedback.

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

    • The HR team were very helpful and gave us a tour around the firm and made us feel very welcome.

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

    • Work experience is unfortunately unpaid.

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

    • There are many sporting events that the trainees take part in.

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have been made to feel very welcome and have benefitted from the programme.

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

    • You must be dedicated and have a thorough interest in Law.

Details

Work Experience

Business Operations, Legal/Law

West Midlands

August 2014

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