Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: October 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
Our week consisted of a balance between presentations, talks, Q&As, interactive activities, and legal tasks.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I really enjoyed the experience! All the trainees, associates, and students were open and kind. We were given many opportunities to ask questions and network with one another.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Very well structured. The time blocking was neither too long/short. We were given a good variation between presentations, interactive team activities, and independent tasks.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
I was intent on studying law prior to joining the programme. Working with Pinsent Masons reinforced this motive.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No; because the experience was virtual, there was no salary/travel reimbursement.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Commercial awareness, problem solving, public speaking, mooting, team building, critical thinking, attention to detail, report writing
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes! We had many opportunities to meet trainees, partners, grad recruitment, and other interns (both during sessions and during lunch).
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Open work culture; exciting tasks; a good variation of topics and activities covered; well structured and organised; excellent chance for networking
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Don't be afraid! The PM grad recruitment team is incredibly welcoming, so either way this will be an excellent opportunity. Make sure to show your true self and be as specific as possible (in terms of application form). Don't worry too much about knowledge: no prior legal experience is needed.
