Work experience student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Wimbledon
Review Submitted: October 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
4/5
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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:
4/5
Talks from trainee solicitors, group exercises on corporate law case scenarios and some tasks to do in own time.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
Very much so, despite the fact that it was online, it was very well structured and organised with lots of interactive activities.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Very well, good programme structure, smooth experience on teams platform and good support from the team whenever issues were encountered.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
A good deal, I knew that I wanted to do law but this programme gave me a better insight into what specific branch of law I could work in.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
No - but nothing which had to be paid for.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Teamwork, public speaking and increased knowledge on law.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
A lot about the values endorsed by the firm, the culture of the company and the working atmosphere - seems very friendly, welcoming and diverse and would love to work there.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, networking opportunities organised at lunch and got to meet some employees who acted as mentors.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Welcoming, diverse and good working atmosphere at the law firm whilst being one of the leading firms in the country.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Be rigorous and honest in your CV and make the most out of this opportunity.
