Vacation Scheme Intern Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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 Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
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 of firm-led sessions. Everyone was really friendly and made me feel very welcome.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really interesting to see the practicalities of the role of a solicitor and the constant interactions with colleagues and clients. Seeing the theory I learn in university be translated in a practical setting was really interesting and the different avenues to becoming qualified. The experience gave me a better insight into the culture and friendliness of the firm and confirmed it as a place I would like to work.
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 have developed more practical skills involved with the role such as drafting and the tonal changes that this required. Also I have developed my attention to detail, particularly in terms of the legal research I undertook and my application skills by applying my research to the clients' position. Working in a professional environment also allowed me to develop my social skills in a professional setting.
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 in my team were particularly friendly and always up for answering any questions I had which really made a difference. They were really welcoming which made me feel more relaxed in the scheme and helped me settle in and feel more comfortable.
In terms of the wider firm, I got the impression that it was a really supporting environment with a more collegiate feel than other competitive firms and people genuinely get on with their colleagues which was a really important factor to me.
In terms of the wider firm, I got the impression that it was a really supporting environment with a more collegiate feel than other competitive firms and people genuinely get on with their colleagues which was a really important factor to me.
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 found the insight really enjoyable. I was invited onto client calls and included into matters which gave me a better insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a solicitor. I was included and given a variety of work to do which gave me a heightened insight to various projects of solicitors. I was given the opportunity to speak to other departments which gave me a deeper insight into the wider firm and the different work different solicitors do which was really interesting.
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 not paid or reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Pinsent Masons LLP
4/5
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP
Tailor your application specifically to the firm and try to be yourself as it helps you stand out. I would keep up-to-date on the news so you can be prepared to answer questions relating to how the news affects law firms and their wider client base.
In terms of the scheme, have a really open mind and enthusiastic attitude and have a go at the tasks - you're not expected to know everything. Also, focus on the social conversations with your team as well as the professional so you can build a rapport.
In terms of the scheme, have a really open mind and enthusiastic attitude and have a go at the tasks - you're not expected to know everything. Also, focus on the social conversations with your team as well as the professional so you can build a rapport.
