Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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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
Insight day with workshops, a tour of the office and talks with trainee solicitors.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I really enjoyed my work experience and looked forward to each day, as there was such a breadth of different activities and talks I knew I would learn a lot from. Being able to not only network with working professionals, but other students with likeminded interests was especially rewarding.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Extremely well organised - everyone knew what they were doing and when, and there was time taken into account for comfort breaks.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
This work experience has solidified my passion for the law and has made me realise exactly how much I want to pursue this career.
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
How to work effectively and efficiently in a group with good communication, the different areas of law and how they vary from each other, how to construct a precise argument and how to read and apply complicated laws.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
At first I thought such a big law firm would be very intimidating but, I instantly learnt how welcoming and friendly everyone was.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Many, which was really helpful to learn more about the profession.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has been an invaluable experience that is very well organised and insightful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Express why you want to know more about the firm, because the work experience is all about teaching students about the realities of working in such a successful and international company.
