Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • The programme consisted of a mixture of live events, including presentations from solicitors, barristers and other experts, and a few tasks on the forage platform. We discussed things as groups and asked questions and learnt about commercial law, street law, business law etc.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • I learnt communication and teamwork skills, speaking to other students on the programme. I also learned to analyse contracts and form debates and arguments.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I extremely enjoyed it. The programme was highly interactive compared to other virtual events.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • It was really well organised. There were many members of Pinsent Masons at every live event to speak to the students as well as fixed timings, including breaks.

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • The culture was really friendly, valuing teamwork and commitment.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • I am more likely to choose a career in commercial law due to the work experience because of the friendly working environment.

    10/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • I was not paid.

    10/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes, we were able to connect via linkedin and the group chat on the forage platform.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I really like the working environment. Stress seemed minimal even during the virtual events. There is also a lot to learn from the solicitors and barristers.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Do not be put of by the length of the application process.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

London

August 2021


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