Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Shadowing a trainee solicitor, receiving work from them and completing tasks. Working with a different department each day. Also engaging in meetings with teams and attending presentations from diferent departments.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my time management skills, but more than skills I have gained knowledge and an insight into the commercial world of law.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It exceeded my expectations, the work I was given was varied and interesting. It gave me a good look into what working at Pinsent Masons would be like.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • The trainee solicitors look after you well and make sure you feel valued

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Well organised, each day has a specific structure and you follow that

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A good amount of support. They are happy to help with any problems that you have.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Don't see too much of employers other than trainee solicitors, but everyone is friendly.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Unpaid work experience.

    1/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Not really.

    3/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very insightful, and the work is interesting and engaging.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Spend time on the questions that they ask you - try to give a feel for who you are as a person.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Central London & City

October 2014


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