Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Alford, Aberdeenshire
Review Submitted: October 2022
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3/5
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Overview of the Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
3/5
Four days of virtual work experience. Was a great mixture of panel talks, interactive tasks and individual tasks.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I thought it was great. The best virtual work experience program I have attended and the only one with interactive tasks.
How well organised was your work experience?
3/5
Reasonably well organised. I did not however seem to be able to get into one of the networking sessions at lunch time. However, the rest of the event ran on time.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
It has assured me that I will enjoy a career in law.
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?
3/5
Provided a great insight into the legal sector, and the variety of different roles. Helped improve my teamwork and communication skills and critical reading skills.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
3/5
Gave me a reasonable understanding of what it would be like to work at Pinsent Masons. The different programs they offer and how they make employees feel valued.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
3/5
Yes there was at two of the lunch times you could chat to other people on the program. However, I was not able to get on to one of them.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Best virtual work experience program I have attended.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Make sure to talk about yourself in the application.
