Work Experience Student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • It involved listening to panel talks from those within the firm, completing realistic tasks, and debating as a team with my peers, all of which provided invaluable insight and advice for the future.

    9/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • Reading and interpreting law in the form of contracts, leases and statutes. Teamwork and analysis skills during debating sessions.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • I found it extremely interesting due to the various areas of the company it covered.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • Extremely so, everything followed a clear schedule.

    10/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • I learned that, much unlike a stereotypical law firm, Pinsent Mason is very much a friendly, nurturing environment and welcomes people from all routes into the legal profession.

    10/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • A lot! All the content was very realistic.

    8/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • No

    1/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • Yes, several opportunities.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because I was able to get so much out of the programme myself.

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

    • Do your research as with any other application.

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Glasgow

July 2022

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