Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Insight Day
Legal/Law
Bathgate
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your virtual experience involved:
4/5
Each day at the virtual event was fresh and completely new, everything was kept interesting as it was very easy to interact using the chat functions and microphone. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to find out personal queries that I had wanted to ask real trainees, solicitors and barristers, which was useful in helping me decide what route I wanted to pursue in the legal profession.
To what extent did you enjoy your virtual experience?
4/5
My virtual Experience is one I will cherish as it helped me decide on which route I would like to devote myself towards, due to being able to ask questions I was worried about. I also received assistance on interview and CV tips which is extremely useful as I’ll be in a position where that’s essential. I also loved going deeper into different parts of law such as: environmental and contract law; where we done practical examples of both to practise skills that had to be used in both cases.
How well organised was your virtual experience?
4/5
The whole event was organised extremely well, having set times for everything and providing a schedule that was easy to follow and use. The resources that were used were all very useful and interesting helping myself and others understand what was trying to get projected onto us who were interested.
How much did your virtual experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Being in smaller rooms with people pursuing/achieved what I have been considering allowed for me to ask questions that were on mind like: type of work they do weekly, studying at university and their own personal path on becoming what they are today. All of which helped me get a clearer idea of what i was going to do next
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
4/5
This is an experience where u had to interview and apply for, its an opportunity to get a deeper understanding for the Legal profession which would’ve been silly to pass over for someone aspiring to join the legal industry as a career. I wasn’t paid with any payment but i was paid in experience and the knowledge of the industry
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your virtual experience?
4/5
Some skills I developed during my time with Pinsent Maisons would include: communication, people skills, debating skills, problem solving skills and many more. This was through a series of tasks, that were fun and enjoyable, like debating whether a “Jaffa cake” is a cake or a biscuit and also being able to experience networking during lunch breaks.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I learned that the company don’t only cherish grades but prioritise on hiring people with good personality’s as well, thus implying that its a positive environment where everyone is able to get along with one another making seem attractive as a place I would like to work at
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
There was plenty experiences of meeting other employees, giving us the opportunity to ask questions and find out stuff about the industry, helping us build a foundation of understanding. There was networking opportunities available to those who wanted to do it, it was optional during lunch breaks, allowing each other to exchange social medias or contacts.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It was very interesting and delivered in a fun and enjoyable way, with interactive debates, activities and being able to get a taste of what tasks people in the industry have to do often, allowing us to think about skills that have to be sharpened to do the said tasks
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Dont miss out on the opportunity and put as much effort into it as you can cause that’ll signify how much you’ll get out of the experience - interact as much as possible and make yourself known and show that your interest is real. Also prepare questions and think ahead into the future, take advantage of having someone that’s already been down the path you want to go
