Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Broxburn, West Lothian
Review Submitted: April 2022
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!
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 work experience involved:
4/5
It involved a variety of different workshops where I got to both ask questions and contribute to group tasks. I was able to practise my public speaking skills through presenting what my group had discussed.
We got to draft up legislation and deal with a case which is similar to what will be done in the near future.
We got to draft up legislation and deal with a case which is similar to what will be done in the near future.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I enjoyed my work experience very much. I would recommend it to anybody who is considering a career in Law or if Law is a certain career path.
I was able to build on all my existing skills and gained new problem solving skills through the variety of different tasks undertaken.
I was able to build on all my existing skills and gained new problem solving skills through the variety of different tasks undertaken.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
It was very well organised. The meetings ran very smoothly from session to session and always ran on time. The people who were presenting the sessions were well informed and knew the schedule for the time frame given.
The Forage site made it easy to attend all meeting and access the materials needed.
The Forage site made it easy to attend all meeting and access the materials needed.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
I already knew that I wanted to study Law at University. However, the work experience showed me how Law is definitely the career for me after University. The tasks during the work experience programme proved to me that Law is where my skill set lie and how I will thrive in a Law environment.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
I was not paid on this experience.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
I built on my communication skills by working with trainee solicitors and other students at the same level as me. We all had to discuss different matters which we may face in our law careers such as contracts, potential legislation which may need to be implemented and doing debates by discussing arguments.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learned how it is a friendly atmosphere where it is a safe environment to learn. All the Pinsent Masons workers seemed genuine about their fabulous experiences at the firm and were keen to always learn more.
It made me start to already consider apply for a VAC Scheme there and for my trainee programme.
It made me start to already consider apply for a VAC Scheme there and for my trainee programme.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
There was many opportunities given to meet many different people at different stages of their Law careers.
There was a chance to meet other students with similar academic aims to me as well as solicitors who have went through the same process I am currently going through now.
The trainee solicitors had a wealth of experience they shared with the students to ease any nerves and make us more confident.
There was a chance to meet other students with similar academic aims to me as well as solicitors who have went through the same process I am currently going through now.
The trainee solicitors had a wealth of experience they shared with the students to ease any nerves and make us more confident.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It was the best work experience I have been on. I have attended a few open days with solicitors however none were as informative as Pinsent Masons Course.
The ability to ask a question at any given point and also join in on group discussions truly challenged me in new ways.
The ability to ask a question at any given point and also join in on group discussions truly challenged me in new ways.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
To make sure to be very clear with your skill set.
Pinsent Masons are looking for people who are both academically smart but also have other qualities to bring. They encourage bold solicitors who are desperate to learn at any given moment and are great in a team which is highlighted in their already existing staff.
Pinsent Masons are looking for people who are both academically smart but also have other qualities to bring. They encourage bold solicitors who are desperate to learn at any given moment and are great in a team which is highlighted in their already existing staff.
