Pinsent Masons LLP

I worked on matters relating to significant energy, infrastructure, and development projects, which gave me a clearer view of how they’re delivered in practice. I was given varied and meaningful work, including drafting emails to clients, conducting rese...

- IP review - Legal research - Copyright license draft - Terms and conditions review - weekly team debrief calls - proofreading - calculating fee estimates

Got involved in live-matters on contentious insolvency matters, attended court hearings, drafted research notes on new case law for the Restructuring and Insolvency Conference 2025 held by the firm.

I really enjoyed the vacation scheme and the work I was able to get involved with. Day-to-day, I was involved in the drafting of documents for ongoing matters, legal research (and then developing this research into advice for a client query), and assistin...

My vacation scheme at Pinsent Masons was a highly engaging, rewarding, and sociable experience. The first day began with an English-wide induction day to learn more about the firm, and to meet other placement students. Throughout the two weeks, we had ses...

Got involved with trainee style tasks in the team I sat in such as research tasks, drafting and proofreading. Attended team meetings. Attended commercial awareness webinars and information sessions on the firm and opportunities within the firm. Carried ou...

The insight into both Pinsent Masons and City-law generally was an opportunity I am very grateful for. Day-to-day I was really involved by completing / aiding with work for clients on current matters. I worked on a range of different matters and gained a...

Tasks such as proofreading, legal research and occasionally attending team meetings or a client meeting. networking "coffee chats" with members of my team and others to gain a deeper understanding of what they do, their legal career journeys and to get to...

On a day-to-day basis, I would undertake a number of tasks for the legal team I was sat in. This could have included drafting documents, proofreading documents or undertaking legal research. I also had the opportunity to attend court on three of the days...

Daily tasks included: - Researching matters for fee-earners in a timely and efficient manner. - Maintaining good internal relations with your assigned team. - Remaining professional when invited to client calls. - Note taking. - Asking questions. - Being...

Given a variety of tasks from filling in information on forms for clients, research and sitting in and taking notes in meetings. Arranged coffee chats and insight sessions with people in and beyond the team to learn more about different roles, teams and s...

Each day consisted of something new. My trainee buddy and supervisors kept me occupied with a variety of different tasks. The team were incredibly helpful and patient in explaining concepts to me and how the practice area works. I was also included in tea...

I was given a range of tasks to complete which varied from admin tasks to legal research to be used for client work. I attempted to draft letters to clients and to the other side's solicitors conveying our position on several matters and attended a number...

On a day-to-day basis, I shadowed and helped out on work that my Trainee buddy was set. This included research tasks, proofreading, monitoring tasks and file finding. I also engaged in conversations with colleagues to find out more information about the f...

The insight provided a well-rounded experience, offering exposure to a variety of tasks that reflect the day-to-day workings of the department. Each day involved a mix of responsibilities, including attending client meetings, contributing to admin and res...

I drafted research, created share holder agreements and reviewed (and proofread) documents.

Being set various tasks, in-line with the work of a trainee. I drafted letters, created bibles, and did legal research, etc.

I spent two weeks interning in a contentious-focused team. My day-to-day activities varied hugely, from research tasks on complex areas of law and being involved in team meetings to attending a full day hearing at the Inner House of the Court of Session.

The Pinsent Masons vacation placement provided hands-on legal experience in the Litigation department. Daily tasks included conducting research, drafting meeting notes, attending meetings, and supporting case preparation. Supervision and regular feedback...

I was part of the litigation team in the Glasgow office. I was given two buddies who provided me with tasks along with the other solicitors in the team. I done a number of independent research tasks, attended several meetings, drafted court documents and...