Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • I got involved with various presentations which allowed me to find out more about the field of law in general as well as the world of work within the firm. I also had the fantastic opportunity to sit with trainees from two departments and complete tasks which were both preset and to do with live matters.

    9/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I developed the skill of accuracy due to the exercises and the trainees which/who encouraged me to be secure in my findings and answers for the tasks set as I learnt about the gravity which correctness holds in such a field of work. I also developed interpersonal skills through the opportunity of speaking with various legal professionals.j

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I enjoyed my work experience very much as I was able to gain a better understanding of the world of work in the legal field. It also helped that everyone who I met was both friendly and ready to help me whenever I got lost or needed help on a task

    6/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • Due to the introduction of a timetable prior to the course and a good welcome pack, I found that my work experience was very well organised which was something that I did not expect since I was aware that everyone around me was very busy with quite pressing matters and deadlines

    9/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • I learnt a lot about the company culture since I was able to speak with many legal professionals about their experiences and was able to sit in with departments to almost simulate how it would be like to work in each seat. We were also allowed to have lunch within the firm and had access to much of the firm's systems.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • The work experience allowed me to be secure in my decision of areas of law which I may be interested in in the future as a result of the tasks and information about various clients of the firm. Although the experience was greatly positive, I can safely say that I am secure in my decision to stay away from corporate law and to lean towards the more public law side (following the tasks set and conversations with trainees).

    8/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • The work experience was voluntary, however it was such a good opportunity that monetary awards were not needed to gain a sense of fulfilment. The firm paid for our lunch each day and gave us the option of reimbursing us for our travel which was very helpful for those who lived far away.

    7/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • There were opportunities for doing both during the morning workshops and presentations as well as during our seats however we all found that, although everyone was friendly and approachable, it could sometimes be intimidating at lunch times when attempting to network or meet with any other employees outside of those who we sat with.

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a valuable experience to have as the firm itself is very keen to help and ensure that the week runs as smoothly as possible. I also learnt a lot and did a lot of work during my time at Pinsent Masons which allowed me to develop skills which I can use in the future.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • I would tell them to be very concise in their application- no flowery language! I would also say that prior to applying to do work experience at a firm like this, you should know what you want to get out of it as well as what you believe you can bring to it. Set out aims and objectives


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Birmingham

April 2019


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