Work Experience Student Review

by Pinsent Masons

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • My work experience involved different sessions and workshops about being a lawyer and the oaths you can take to becoming a qualified solicitor.

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

    • I began to learn about the tasks a trainee may undertake and hints and tips about CVS and applications.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • I really enjoyed it, it wasn’t like anything I’d done before so I found it really informative.

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

    • Very well organised with a clear schedule throughout the day and most sessions running to time.

    9/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • I learnt a lot about the ethos of Pinsents and what they’re passionate about.

    8/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • It has very much confirmed my decision to have a career in law.

    9/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • No

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

    • Yes there was a networking lunch and I met many other pinsents employees.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Pinsent Masons to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very impressive firm with a good quality online programme.

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

    • Be yourself in the application and give detailed responses.

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Edinburgh

August 2023

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