Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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:
4/5
Pinsent Masons provided an introduction to law with various sessions educating us on the different strands of commercial law, interactive activities, and independent legal work.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I felt that there was a perfect mix between interactive presentations, independent work, and group tasks. I thought that the days were the perfect length with enough breaks that i did not get bored or feel as if I was spending too much time on my computer. Everyone running the programme was extremely helpful and kind and it made the experience so much more comfortable.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
I thought that it was very well organised! Forage was extremely helpful and easy to navigate. I did have connection problems once or twice but that was on my side so apologies for potentially being late to one or two sessions.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
3/5
As a very indecisive person, the programme definitely helped me narrow down my prospects a lot but I think more research and experience is necessary before completely deciding what I would like to do
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
no? I'm not fully sure what this question means
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
I learnt: practical skills including filling out a lease report and summarising contracts, how to best present an argument, a lot about pinsent Masons as a firm, how to enter law, how to navigate contract law, what is entailed within the term commercial awareness, and so much more
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I really enjoyed Pinsent Masons' ethos and found everyone approachable and engaging. I thought the nature of the programme was vary innovative and accessible and found the atmosphere very relaxed (in a good was - non stress inducing).
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes definitely! I understand that because of our age and due to safeguarding circumstances we can't contact programme leaders directly but there were lots of opportunities to meet each other and the student email is very active and helpful in answering questions.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think that the experience is invaluable to anyone considering law. Pinsent Masons has achieved the perfect balance between independent practical work, educational presentations, and group debates. I've acquired so many skills - both legal and general!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
You get as much out of the programme as you put in. There are countless opportunities to ask questions, engage in group activities, or thrive in the independent work and the best way to enjoy your experience as much as you possible can is to put in 100%!
