Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
  • We had lots of talks with Trainee Lawyers and qualified Solicitors about their work and their career journey. Also, we had lots of legal tasks such as drafting clauses in contracts and advising clients on what they should do. Finally, we had talks about CV and interview tips which were really helpful.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
  • We developed our legal and communication skills by asking questions during talks and completing the tasks set through the Forage platform.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
  • I really enjoyed the work experience and has increased my interest in a future legal career.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your virtual experience?
  • It was really well organised as we were given a timetable before the week started and through the Forag platform could easily access all of the talks and tasks throughout the week.

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • We had talks about the Community action projects that the firm takes part in and through the presentations with the trainee lawyers we were able to gain information about the culture of the firm.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • It has confirmed to me that I would like to have a legal career in the future.

    10/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • It was a free work experience.

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • We were able to talk to lots of employees throughout the week and also network with other people on the Work experience through a lunchtime networking event.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The staff were really friendly and welcoming which made me feel really comfortable in talking during the meetings and asking questions.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Just be yourself in your application.


Details

Virtual Event or Experience

Legal/Law

Manchester

August 2021


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