Virtual Work Experience Participant Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Insight Day
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4.2/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
5/5
Virtual meetings with trainees and qualified solicitors at the firm, and lots of interesting legal tasks
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
5/5
The virtual experience was incredibly enriching, and the platform worked very well.
How well organised was your virtual experience?
5/5
It was incredibly well organised, and there was always something to do.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
This definitely helped me to focus on the solicitor career path, as I really enjoyed everything that was on offer and loved the sound of the variety that the solicitors described.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No, but there were no expenses as it was online.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
5/5
I learned a lot about the legal profession and being a solicitor. This has helped to cement my future career ambitions and has given me a really good insight into what working at a firm like pinsents would be like.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a lot about the company culture, and really valued the honesty of the employees about their legal journey. This has definitely made me want to work at a firm like Pinsents, and has given me the tools to recognise qualities I value in a workplace.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
3/5
Yes, there were, within reason as the programme was conducted online.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The programme was incredibly thorough despite being online, and everyone was very approachable and gave great advice.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
To enjoy the experience, and think carefully about the experiences you include on the application form.
