Work experience student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Aberdeen
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
3.4/5
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Overview of the Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
3/5
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I genuinely enjoyed this work experience. I have learnt a lot whilst also having fun collaborating with other students. This opportunity was most definitely worthwhile.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
I could see that there’s definitely a lot of thought and planning so that this work experience would be successful.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
It helped quite a lot. The independent tasks epitomises what we would actually do if we worked in a law firm, and I quite enjoyed doing them (although it was a bit challenging).
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
3/5
I learnt a lot of the daily tasks a trainee solicitor would do, as well as got an insight of what the culture in Pinsent Masons is really like. I have upskilled myself in getting involved in very intellectually demanding discussions such as the Jaffa Cake debate and Eviva Presentation.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
The accounts or stories of the trainee solicitor gave me a vivid insight of the company’s incredible culture.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
3/5
There were numerous opportunities — from group presentations to lunch networking session.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pinsent Masons demonstrates a conscious effort into encouraging young people into pursuing law. They have made a programme that bridge the gap of knowledge we have about the law firm, the lifestyle, and the culture.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
I would say, make your application very specific to Pinsent Masons. Show that you have a genuine interest of the firm through researching their Out-law website, listening to podcast, and integrating them to your other interests and hobbies.
