Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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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
The experience was beneficial and successful in providing an insight into the structure, tasks and concepts that a trainee or practicing solicitor would work towards while in the firm.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I enjoyed the work experience to a large extent as there was a large range of activities to interact with the members of the team as well as listen in to the presenters with easy to follow presentations on difficult legal concepts.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
The work experience was organised to a large extent through ensuring that there was always a task available to do and resources were completely accessible.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
This experience has further expanded my interest in studying law, and I hope to go on to qualify as a solicitor in the future.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
I was not paid for this experience.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
I gained the ability to discuss and debate on rather controversial topics while also learning of the expectations of a solicitor working on projects with high stake clients.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a large amount about the company culture as well as what it would be like to work there through the fantastic insights given by the panel of trainee and practicing solicitors alongside the supervisors.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
There was a key opportunity to network and meet others through a networking lunch.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The team at Pinsent Masons have been great in developing the work experience programme to provide students with an insight into the legal sector. I have been very satisfied with the experience as I have learned a lot, engaged with others and have further improved my confidence in pursuing law.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
I would advise that others just be themselves as although the firm has an expectation for grades, the trainee solicitors have given great advice on the fact that being dishonest and trying to be someone you are not will likely result in consequences if you attend an interview.
