Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: October 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
An excellent experience with a varied selection of engaging speakers, and several fascinating independent tasks that made for a genuinely enjoyable and active work experience placement.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
A very enjoyable and engaging experience.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very well organised using the Forage platform, and there was constant support from the Pinsent teams for any issues that could arise
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
The talks on types of law and departmental variation definitely helped me narrow down which area of law I am interested in.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
The experience is free
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
The independent tasks set delved into the everyday responsibilities of a lawyer, and exercised the critical thinking and analytical faculties that lawyers are required to use.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
There were several talks on the firm and its values - and Pinsent is clearly an ethical and self-aware firm that regularly evaluates its own success both in terms of success as a law firm, but also success as an employer.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes - there were network sessions offered, and there were countless opportunities to engage with speakers and legal professionals and ask individual questions.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
An enjoyable and well-organised experience for any aspiring law student
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
make the most of it!
