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Student Review

at Pinsent Masons LLP

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Glasgow

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.4/5 - Overview of the Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
Hearing from professionals across the field who talked of their experiences, shared knowledge and important information on getting into law as a career.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
Overall, my work experience was very pleasant with engaging activities and interesting speakers who shared valuable knowledge making it a worthwhile experience.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
As a whole the placement ran smoothly with only a few slight issues which were quickly rectified by the team on hand who were very kind and understanding of issues occurring due to the placement being virtual.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Overall, it has provided me with knowledgable information now giving me a better feeling of my career path and what I can expect.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
My work placement was not paid for but the knowledge gained was extremely helpful and as a whole was a great experience.

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
The placement gave a variety of new training and skills namely from my supervisor who explained in depth more about working at a law firm, the routes to a career in law and the skills required to study law.

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Pinsent Masons provided many videos of the people and work environment that you would expect to find if you worked there. Throughout the live sessions they showcased their company values and various sections of their work force.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Pinsent Masons gave the option to stay in touch with any other experiences and offers that may crop up with the firm.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
My experience with Pinsent Masons was very interesting as a whole due to the knowledge gained. The staff were extremely helpful and kind making everyone feel welcomed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Make the most of the experience as it truly flies by and the people who talk to share valuable information which for someone considering a law career would be essential.
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