Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Belfast
Review Submitted: July 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!
3.6/5
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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:
5/5
The programme involved a day in the Belfast Office with a series of presentations and group activities which provided an insight into the field of Law. There was also an in-person Networking lunch. This was followed by 4 days of insightful Microsoft Teams activities and information sessions.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this work experience.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very well organised and easy to follow.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
2/5
This work experience was hugely beneficial in helping me establish what areas of the law I could potentially flourish in. We received webinars from sectors such as litigation, employment and energy. It was a very positive experience and an excellently structured programme.
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
I learnt about the formatting of legal contracts, legal terms as well as the importance of networking and the various routes into Law.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a lot about the company culture and values as well as a day in the life of a lawyer. The programme was very insightful.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes there was an in-person Networking event in the Belfast Office and 3 virtual networking opportunities online.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have an excellent approach to their staff and clients. They have a positive and up to date take on our ever-changing world and its refreshing to see a commercial business with such positive and deep-rooted values.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Be yourself and arrive with a positive can do attitude. Take notes and ask questions!
