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Work Experience Student Review

at Pinsent Masons LLP

Work Experience

Legal/Law

Perth

Review Submitted: July 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of the Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
4 days of presentations, individual tasks and group exercises delivered virtually. Had the opportunity to learn about different areas of Law, and what it is like to be a trainee/qualified solicitor. Also received some useful information about CVs, applications and interviews.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Really enjoyed how interactive it was compared to other programmes. Was able to really get involved with the sessions compared to other programmes I have completed where I just listened to people talk. Enjoyed the mixture of group and individual exercises, and how different areas of Law were explored.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very well organised! Received emails before the start of the programme with information, and attended a launch event with further details. Programme structure was clear from the start and reiterated at the beginning of each day. Always had the opportunity to ask questions or email the team for further details.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Gave me a good insight into what working at the firm would be like in lots of different departments. Heard from employees with differing experience and about all the different routes into a legal career.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
2/5
No, I completed the programme fully online.

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Working as part of a team, managing my time, improved my knowledge of the legal profession.

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Learned about the different areas of Law the firm specialises in and lots about the purpose and culture of the firm. Also learned about how it strives to be a responsible business and the different support systems in place.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes, we worked in groups on some tasks and there were networking lunch opportunities.

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The programme was extremely well organised and everyone involved was very friendly! I really like the culture and values of the firm too and how inclusive they are.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Mention your passion for Law in the application form and why you are interested in the programme.
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