Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I would basically shadow a trainee solicitor in a new department of the firm every day.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt about the skills required to work in such an international firm, such as professionalism and efficiency.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed the programme, especially interacting with other work experience students.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Pinsent Masons?
  • I feel that a lot of effort was put into structuring, planning and executing the programme, therefore I am very grateful to the people working at Pinsent Masons.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very organised, with new tasks and new challenges being provided every day.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The system of having a trainee solicitor supervising me was very beneficial, as it meant that I always had someone to turn to if any problems arose.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The system of having a trainee solicitor supervising me was very beneficial, as it meant that I always had someone to turn to if any problems arose.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • No pay, but beneficial in skills acquired and experience had.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Went to the Appeals Court to see the delivery of documents to the courts, very good to witness.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a very structured programme.


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

Details

Work Experience

Finance, Business Operations, Engineering, Legal/Law

Central London & City

October 2014


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