Work experience student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Hillingdon
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
4/5
The work experience at Pinsent Masons included a variety of things from talking to Associates, Trainee/Apprentice Solicitors to CV, application and interview tips. There was an informative aspect in the sense of contract law, drafting and commercial awareness, but there were also group exercises that were insightful and enjoyable.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
3/5
Very enjoyable, the Jaffa Cake Exercise was a good addition to the work experience.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Well organised, no complaints.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
Not a large amount, it solidified my desire to become a lawyer but otherwise nothing else.
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No. It was unpaid.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
4/5
Communication, how to prepare for interviews, what to expect at different areas in Law and more.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
3/5
Seeing how involved all the employees are was good, from legal directors to trainee solicitors. They also emphasised diversity and inclusivity.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a big firm, successful but also considerate and welcoming. Very respectful and civil throughout the entire programme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
No tips or advice.
