Work experience student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
The programme consisted of a mixture of live events, including presentations from solicitors, barristers and other experts, and a few tasks on the forage platform. We discussed things as groups and asked questions and learnt about commercial law, street law, business law etc.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I extremely enjoyed it. The programme was highly interactive compared to other virtual events.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
It was really well organised. There were many members of Pinsent Masons at every live event to speak to the students as well as fixed timings, including breaks.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
I am more likely to choose a career in commercial law due to the work experience because of the friendly working environment.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
I was not paid.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
I learnt communication and teamwork skills, speaking to other students on the programme. I also learned to analyse contracts and form debates and arguments.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
The culture was really friendly, valuing teamwork and commitment.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes, we were able to connect via linkedin and the group chat on the forage platform.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I really like the working environment. Stress seemed minimal even during the virtual events. There is also a lot to learn from the solicitors and barristers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Do not be put of by the length of the application process.
