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Vacation Scheme Review

at Pinsent Masons LLP

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

Manchester

Review Submitted: September 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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
I had the opportunity to observe and assist different members of the team in a variety of tasks such as in preparing letters, carrying out research, reviewing documents.
I was also able to interact more widely with different fee earners in different teams, which was a fantastic opportunity to learn about different practice areas.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It gave me a stronger understanding of the firm as a business and I was able to learn more about how the firm distinguishes itself from its competitors.
I was also able to find out more about different teams within the firm and the variety of roles and jobs.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I was able to develop my commercial awareness through learning, first hand, about the firm's work and from speaking to different fee earners about the major trends impacting clients.
There were also various workshops through which I was able to gain insight into the firm as a business and about the different initiatives that it is involved in.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone was really friendly and willing to set time aside to tell me more about the work that they do.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight and learned a lot from the experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Pinsent Masons LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP
Ensure you do your research into the firm, its work and its clients.
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