Work Experience Student Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Work Experience
Legal/Law
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.4/5
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Overview of the Experience
4/5
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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
My work experience involved different sessions and workshops about being a lawyer and the oaths you can take to becoming a qualified solicitor.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
4/5
I really enjoyed it, it wasn’t like anything I’d done before so I found it really informative.
How well organised was your work experience?
4/5
Very well organised with a clear schedule throughout the day and most sessions running to time.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
4/5
It has very much confirmed my decision to have 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?
4/5
I began to learn about the tasks a trainee may undertake and hints and tips about CVS and applications.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
4/5
I learnt a lot about the ethos of Pinsents and what they’re passionate about.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
4/5
Yes there was a networking lunch and I met many other pinsents employees.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very impressive firm with a good quality online programme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Be yourself in the application and give detailed responses.
