Legal work experience programme student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Insight Day
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
5/5
The work experience programme was one of the best I have completed. The people I met were very kind and welcoming and It differs from other experiences I have had as it allows you to do learn about the law and partake in activities that a trainee would do.
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed it. The people we met were very kind and welcoming and we had opportunities to network with other people doing the programme which made it better.
How well organised was your virtual experience?
5/5
Very well organized. Support was always available when needed and there was no technical difficulties.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
Not a lot as I had pre determined I would do law but it was good to strengthen my knowledge
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No it was a work experience programme.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
5/5
The programme allowed me to develop my advocacy skills such as debating and reading large passages of text. It also worked on team work skills and communication skills as we had to work as a team and present to a large number of people
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
A lot. The firm seems very friendly and the senior people seem very down to earth. I also learnt the firm was very focused on environmental and social tasks.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. I had the opportunity to speak to the other participants and people within the firm.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The firm was very friendly and welcoming. They are also a very dedicated company and the people within it are just as dedicated.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Be yourself. Demonstrate your personality throughout the interview stages and be confident in yourself.
