CAREERS GRADUATE VACATION PLACEMENTS ENGLAND toggle menu search-panel language contact VACATION PLACEMENTS - ENGLAND Applications are: OPEN Apply Now The perfect introduction to Pinsent Masons We design, structure and develop the placement programme to give you an experience which is practical and enjoyable whilst authentically reflecting the Trainee Solicitor experience. .a{fill:#1b272c;} Purpose-led We make business work better for people .a{fill:#1b272c;} Retention rates We are proud to retain 80% of our trainees .a{fill:#1b272c;} Comprehensive Training We deliver core and complementary training The value of a placement For many people, a Vacation Placement presents the first opportunity to work in a professional organisation and environment. We make sure that first step is an easy one with a day one induction. You’ll be welcomed to the Firm (perhaps virtually!) and encouraged to make the most of every opportunity. You’ll experience what it’s like to be part of the Pinsent Masons team and get the chance to make a great first impression. You’ll also get the opportunity to develop transferable professional skills, building your confidence along the way. It’s also a great opportunity to get a feel for the social scene, make friends and start building a useful network of contacts for the rest of your career. Structure and dates We anticipate that our placement dates will be as follows, although these may be subject to change: Placement 1: 7th – 18th June 2021 Placement 2: 28th June – 9th July 2021 Our in-house placements are full time i.e. 35 hours per week and may not be suitable for candidates with restricted work permits. We don’t offer ad hoc placements or work experience opportunities, so you must make sure you’re available for the full placement during the above dates. Our virtual placements are more flexible and ideal for candidates who are not able to join in-house placements for one or more reasons. This development really supports our commitment to widening access to the legal profession and we strongly encourage you to visit our open-access Virtual Work Experience Programme if you are unable to participate in our in-house Vacation Placement. Candidates applying for our 2021 Vacation Placement programme will be informed in advance if the internship is being moved online. If you want to find out more about the placements before applying, why not come and meet us at one of our events? You’ll find dates and details in our events calendar. Salary We believe placements should be paid as, while you are with us, you will be making a valuable contribution to our business. We also recognise that undertaking placements can mean incurring costs for travel and accommodation. That is why we pay our Vacation Placement students a competitive rate of pay while at the firm. Our 2021 Vacation Placement salaries are yet to be confirmed but for our last in-house placement during summer 2019 they were: English regional offices: £325 per week London office: £375 per week Entry requirements Entry requirements If you don’t meet the above criteria but there are mitigating circumstances that explain why you’ve failed to meet the minimum academic requirements, there’s an opportunity for you to include this information in your application. Vacation placement to training contract We hope your Vacation Placement experience will fuel your interest in joining the firm as a Trainee Solicitor. So, during your placement we’ll ask you to take a final assessment for a Training Contract. This will involve preparing and presenting a SWOT analysis, followed by an interview regarding your presentation and your placement experience. We’ll also get feedback from your practice group and, if you meet our core capabilities and perform well throughout both the assessments and the placement, we’ll offer you a Training Contract. If you gain a placement, it’s because we already see you as a potential Trainee. And during the time you spend with us, we’ll do our best to give you every chance to prove us right. That’s why Vacation Placement students don’t need to make a separate application for our Training Contract programme. In our eyes you’re already in the running. What we're looking for A focus on detail With a conscientious approach, you’ll have the ability to read and absorb large amounts of reference material and spot errors quickly. You’ll be a stickler for detail when it comes to your own writing too, ensuring it’s always clear and accurate. An interest in business We’re a commercial law firm, so you’ll have a genuine interest in how business works. That means keeping up-to-date with the latest business issues, as well as appreciating how legal expertise can support and steer commercial organisations. Confidence With the self-assurance to voice your own opinions and defend your point of view when you need to, you’ll be a convincing and persuasive communicator. But you’ll also have the self-awareness to ask for help when you need it. Intellectual capability You’ve the intellectual curiosity to explore new approaches and ask others’ opinions. With an analytical approach, you think things through and weigh up the implications, but also have the capacity to think on your feet to find solutions. Openness You’ll be approachable, outgoing and confident engaging with people from different backgrounds and experiences to your own. Whether you’re communicating with colleagues or clients, you’ll understand the need to adapt your message to suit your audience. Personal drive You’ll need to combine a real desire to be the best with the energy, ambition and enthusiasm to go the extra mile to succeed. With a can-do attitude, you’re always open to learning from your experience, so you can be even better next time. Personal responsibility You understand that taking responsibility for your successes and acknowledging when things go wrong will help you to constantly improve and achieve your career aims. By knowing your strengths and weaknesses, you give others confidence in your abilities. Self-organisation You understand priorities and monitor your progress towards set objectives. By being well-organised and planning and managing your work efficiently, you make sure you always deliver quality work on time. Our recruitment process We’ve designed our application process to ensure you’ll know the outcome in no more than three months after the application deadline. The below shows a typical recruitment and selection process. This may be subject to change depending on government guidelines and restrictions in relation to COVID-19. You’ll be given full details of the process in relation to your own recruitment as appropriate. Some frequently asked questions Do I have to apply for a Training Contract as well as a Vacation Placement? How long does the Vacation Placement last? Is the Vacation Placement programme paid? Do you get to choose which practice group you sit in? Can I take a Vacation Placement in my first year at university? Do you offer Vacation Placements in your overseas offices? LATEST BLOGS VACATION PLACEMENTS Getting To Know Pinsent Masons Virtually Just as the second lockdown struck, so approached application deadlines for vacation placements. So, here’s an overview of how I got to know Pinsent Masons virtually. 17 Aug 2021 VACATION PLACEMENTS My experience in the Glasgow Employment and Reward Team Read about Taylor's experience of our Virtual Vacation Scheme 03 Aug 2021 Read all our blogs Follow us on Facebook Twitter Instagram Sectors and what we do Legal Notices Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Accessibility Careers Modern Slavery We have over 26 offices across 4 continents Find your nearest office 2021 Copyright Pinsent Masons LLP Your privacy matters to us We use cookies that are essential for our site to work.  To improve our website, we would like to use additional cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site, measure traffic to our site from social media platforms and to personalise your experience.  Some of the cookies that we use are provided by third parties.  Please visit our Cookie Policy for more information. 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