Trainee Solicitor Review
at Pinsent Masons LLP
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role involves taking meeting minutes, drafting emails, letters and court documents, and preparing hearing bundles. I also undertake a variety of legal research and attend court and client meetings as and when required.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very enjoyable. I undertake a variety of work for different fee earners of varying seniority.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my legal knowledge, as well as drafting and research skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised with a good level of internal support and external support from the University of Law.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very supportive. Regular supervisor catch ups along with the apprenticeship team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is a good level of support and I attend meetings with my skills coach on a regular basis.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Provides the knowledge needed to undertake my role successfully.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, a variety with scope to create your own.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Pinsent Masons LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Approachable work colleagues. Interesting and challenging work which I thoroughly enjoy undertaking.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pinsent Masons LLP?
Apply!
Don't be afraid to also ask questions in order to determine whether it is the firm for you.
Don't be afraid to also ask questions in order to determine whether it is the firm for you.
