Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Each day started with a number of relevant talks, for example on pathways to law, and then afterwards we would go to our department for the day and learn about what it dealt with. These departments were different everyday.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • It helped me to develop a better understanding of a commerical law firm, the departments within it and the work it does. I also was able to develop my research and letter writing skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It was a highly enjoyable and well planned programme.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I was respected by all the lawyers and trainees that I worked with, and they were quick to praise as well as suggest ways for improvement with individual tasks.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It was a very well organised programme, with a number of interesting and relevant talks and activities.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We were trained in the systems and structure of the company on the first day so that we were well prepared for the rest of the week.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The trainees were there to help with any problems and were very informative.

    10/10

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

    4/10

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

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It was a well organised and interesting programme that helped to confirm that a career in law is what I wish to pursue.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Spend as much time on the form as possible and answer the questions in as much depth as possible.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

August 2014


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