Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Glasgow
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
4.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
It involved listening to panel talks from those within the firm, completing realistic tasks, and debating as a team with my peers, all of which provided invaluable insight and advice for the future.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I found it extremely interesting due to the various areas of the company it covered.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Extremely so, everything followed a clear schedule.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
A lot! All the content was very realistic.
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?
5/5
Reading and interpreting law in the form of contracts, leases and statutes. Teamwork and analysis skills during debating sessions.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learned that, much unlike a stereotypical law firm, Pinsent Mason is very much a friendly, nurturing environment and welcomes people from all routes into the legal profession.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes, several opportunities.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because I was able to get so much out of the programme myself.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Do your research as with any other application.
