Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • Insight day with workshops, a tour of the office and talks with trainee solicitors.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • How to work effectively and efficiently in a group with good communication, the different areas of law and how they vary from each other, how to construct a precise argument and how to read and apply complicated laws.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • I really enjoyed my work experience and looked forward to each day, as there was such a breadth of different activities and talks I knew I would learn a lot from. Being able to not only network with working professionals, but other students with likeminded interests was especially rewarding.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • Extremely well organised - everyone knew what they were doing and when, and there was time taken into account for comfort breaks.

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • At first I thought such a big law firm would be very intimidating but, I instantly learnt how welcoming and friendly everyone was.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • This work experience has solidified my passion for the law and has made me realise exactly how much I want to pursue this career.

    10/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • No

    1/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Many, which was really helpful to learn more about the profession.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It has been an invaluable experience that is very well organised and insightful.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons?
  • Express why you want to know more about the firm, because the work experience is all about teaching students about the realities of working in such a successful and international company.


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Birmingham

August 2022


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