Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Watford, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: August 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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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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:
5/5
Pinsent Masons Work Experience spanned 4 days and covered a range of taught legal topics, independent activities and small group exercises.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I found it very productive as in the short space of four days, I learnt new legal knowledge such as employment law and valuable skills such as writing a lease.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Exceptionally organised - the early talent officers welcomed us to the firm and structured the week very well.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Very much so as I am now more certain about a career in law.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
There was no payment - Not Applicable.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Teamwork was a key skill required to share ideas in the Jaffa Cake: Cake or Biscuit debate. I also enhanced my communication skills through small-group exercises such as discussing legal cases.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I would love to work at Pinsent Masons law firm as the culture is extremely inclusive and all of the legal professionals are very friendly.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes definitely - in small-group activities such as discussing the jaffa cake debate, there were many opportunities to network.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pinsent Masons Work Experience Week gave me a very strong insight into law.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Put time and focus into your application.
