Summer Intern Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Internship (1 Month+)
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: August 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I sat in the Finance and Restructuring team for my 6 week internship and it was an amazing experience.
I got the opportunity to work on live client matters and some of my responsibilities included drafting various letter and carrying out research.
I was well engaged in tasks for other areas of law I had interest in and had various one on one chats with fee earners.
It was a definitely worthwhile experience!
I got the opportunity to work on live client matters and some of my responsibilities included drafting various letter and carrying out research.
I was well engaged in tasks for other areas of law I had interest in and had various one on one chats with fee earners.
It was a definitely worthwhile experience!
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I got the opportunity to do both intern and trainee tasks on live client matters that the trainees, associates, senior associates and partners were working on.
I was allowed enough independence with the ability to ask questions where needed.
I felt very confident in doing each task as enough background was given to me beforehand to understand what I was taking on.
I was allowed enough independence with the ability to ask questions where needed.
I felt very confident in doing each task as enough background was given to me beforehand to understand what I was taking on.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed the my existing skill of active communication as it was needed in daily communication with fee earners.
I as well developed the skill of adaptation by being able to adapt to an area of law I had no knowledge.
Lastly I developed the skill of attention to detail as I was able to understand the cruciality of this in client every deal or transaction
I as well developed the skill of adaptation by being able to adapt to an area of law I had no knowledge.
Lastly I developed the skill of attention to detail as I was able to understand the cruciality of this in client every deal or transaction
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
More than enough.
Everyone was always willing to help and take out at least 5 mins to offer quick guidance.
There was never a time I felt stuck on a task or confused as I could just simply ask for support which will be granted easily.
Everyone was always willing to help and take out at least 5 mins to offer quick guidance.
There was never a time I felt stuck on a task or confused as I could just simply ask for support which will be granted easily.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was so friendly and approachable both during working hours and lunch.
There was always time for everything (time for a laugh and time to be serious) so there was therefore a good balance.
From partner to trainee, everyone was so easily to talk to and so hospitable. It made me more comfortable and relaxed.
There was always time for everything (time for a laugh and time to be serious) so there was therefore a good balance.
From partner to trainee, everyone was so easily to talk to and so hospitable. It made me more comfortable and relaxed.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed it completely.
I am so excited to be returning back to the firm!
Asides from all the work that we did, there were so many social events that allowed us to enjoy and have fun!
Lunch times were also very fun!
I am so excited to be returning back to the firm!
Asides from all the work that we did, there were so many social events that allowed us to enjoy and have fun!
Lunch times were also very fun!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Pinsent Masons LLP
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP
Be yourself! Don't put on a facade of who you are not, be your true authentic self and let the firm embrace that. Be jovial, put on a smile and be happy!
Ask questions! This is something I have learnt as everyone will always be willing to answer.
Do not be afraid to take on responsibilities!
Understand the firms culture before you apply and make sure your application matches that.
Ask questions! This is something I have learnt as everyone will always be willing to answer.
Do not be afraid to take on responsibilities!
Understand the firms culture before you apply and make sure your application matches that.
