Work experience student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • Interactive presentations from company personnel Talks on entry into the field Individual and group activities based on practical legal activity

    8/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • Communication Critical thinking & analysis Engagement Practical legal knowledge in areas of commercial law

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • Fun, engaging and useful, the experience was a fantastic opportunity.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • Meetings were prompt and there were no serious technical issues.

    8/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • Presentations from Trainee Solicitors gave a fantastic insight not only into company culture, but the process one takes through the company as one develops.

    9/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • I was set on law already but the experience has made me consider the possibility of an alternative field of law than I may otherwise has entered.

    3/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • No. But we did get sandwiches.

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

    • The forage platform and the insight day were both incredibly useful for establishing networks in the field

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The atmosphere and opportunities the experience provided are unrivaled by its peers.

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

    • Be less stressed!

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Beckenham

August 2022

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