Work experience student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Coventry
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3.2/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
I really enjoyed the interactive and comprehensive work experience as it comprised of proactive and thrilling sessions to gain an insight into the legal sector. I especially enjoyed the Street Law session, Jaffa Cake group exercise and Employee misconduct workshop with Virgin money.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
I have 100% enjoyed all the components of the work experience, I look forward to more similar and versatile work experiences to coome.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
The timetable, task and resources arrangement within Forage was extremely organised and methodical, facilitating my access to each session.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
1/5
It has assured me in choosing the pathway to becoming a solicitor in the future.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
Not paid.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
I learned about the significance of commercial awareness and employee misconduct in the sessions provided by the work experience. I have developed the skill of effective communication, articulation and teamwork by working in small groups in the breakout rooms.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I have learned a substantial amount about corporate, commercial and litigation from the work experience.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes opportunities to work experience with trainee solicitors, supervisors and in-house lawyers
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has been an enlightening and enjoyable experience all aspiring solicitors should experience!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Don't be afraid to network and ask questions its all part of the process in achieving the best experience.
