Virtual Work Experience Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: August 2021
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 the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
Tasks related to developing knowledge of legal work, especially relating to commercial law.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
It was brilliant, I really enjoyed it and found it very useful.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Really well organised - the Forage platform worked effectively and all the events ran to schedule and were clearly thought out.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
This work experience programme has been very useful in finding out about a future career path in commercial law and I’m definitely able now to make an informed and confident decision in future.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
No, although there were prizes available for associated competitions.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
I have learned how to comprehend written work and developed my skills in debates and presentation
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
There was a clear emphasis on the ethics and values of the company which I found to be really impressive, particularly its focus on responsible business and social responsibility.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, there were opportunities to talk with others as part of group work and also more informal events which were all monitored by a member of staff.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Their work experience programme is incredibly well thought out and is very informative while the staff and people involved were very friendly and welcoming. Overall, it was a really positive experience which anyone would benefit from.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Ensure that you include things that are not related to work or academics, activities which show your passion but also your personal interests.
