Hi!
I am applying to
Pinsent masons tc. The application has no questions and only work experience and a blended assessment.
The work experience section has no word count. Could you please review this and let me know what you think ? I’m so scared about the length with no word count-what length should I aim for?
Sorry for the hassle, I would love to hear your thoughts before I send my application. I would also love to hear anyone else’s feedback. Here are few examples of my experiences:
1) Legal intern, firm, Dubai- August- September 2024
I spent one month in the legal department at firm, where I supported infrastructure and logistics-related projects across the Middle East and Europe.
I assisted the team during the tender processes for three port concession projects. For example, I proofread a 70-page concession agreement within a two-day deadline, ensuring all critical terms were defined under Clause 1. This task deepened my interest in construction and infrastructure law as I learnt how provisions such as exclusivity rights and liability caps shape public–private partnerships.
I also reviewed firm’s sponsorship agreement for the Dubai Sail Grand Prix. Since the contract had been drafted by the other party, I scrutinised the terms to identify any terms that deviated from DP World’s standard provisions. I flagged potentially onerous clauses, including one that imposed unusual obligations on the company. Highlighting this gave the team a valuable new angle for negotiations and helped secure a more balanced outcome.
In addition, I researched the feasibility of initiating a civil debt litigation claim in Cyprus. I analysed the litigation process, including jurisdictional considerations, timelines, recoverability, and the appeal process, and condensed my findings into a concise report for a senior partner. To ensure accessibility for non-legal colleagues, I created a PowerPoint presentation summarising the key points.
Finally, I kept the team’s internal sanctions list up to date by researching the latest OFAC and EU sanctions. Managing multiple assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines taught me to prioritise and organise effectively.
2) Asset Finance Intern, firm- July 2023
I spent two weeks supporting the Asset Finance team as a summer scheme on an aircraft sale purchase agreement.
I reviewed the sale and purchase agreement, letters of credit, and security agreements for a high-value aircraft purchase, flagging inconsistencies and ensuring client and firm details were accurately recorded. I took detailed minutes of meetings between partners and associates to update the conditions precedent checklist, coordinating regulatory and commercial milestones across multiple parties to ensure the deal progressed smoothly.
I also contributed to a senior partner’s article on hedge fund regulation in the UAE financial free zones. I analysed UAE laws on free zones and synthesised data from over ten company financial reports into a single document that supported the drafting of the article, helping me understand how to present complex information in a way that contributes to clear and concise client advice as a trainee solicitor.
As part of a legal tech pilot, I was tasked with reviewing the firm’s archive of over 20 historic aircraft purchase agreements to compare their standard clauses with those in the current transaction. Using AI tools, including Luminance and LawGeex, I extracted and analysed provisions such as indemnities, force majeure, and governing law. My review identified minor misalignments, which the team used to strengthen the risk review process for the live deal.
2) Working student, third-party risk management, fintech - December 2022- June 2023
I worked as a part-time student in the third-party risk management team at a leading fintech unicorn, where I handled vendor onboarding and due diligence.
I was the sole student on a team of seven. I filed legal documents and conducted due diligence on over 50 vendors before onboarding. Using platforms like World-Check and Refinitiv, I assessed a wide range of risks, from financial and regulatory to criminal. This process gave me direct insight into how a detailed legal review of a vendor's risk profile is critical in enabling a business to partner with new vendors.
When the team encountered critical errors in our vendor contract data during a migration to new procurement software, I took personal responsibility to resolve the issue. Using my initiative, I created a centralised contract archive that tracked the status of all agreements and established a clear hierarchy of master and subordinate agreements.
Over three months, I meticulously built this archive, extracting key information like renewal terms, expirations, and the nature of each agreement from over 700 legal contracts. This involved me reaching out to the data privacy and compliance teams and delegating tasks. This archive streamlined the contract management process and reduced contract handling time by 20%. My focus on efficiency and tech integration makes me eager to explore Vario at
Pinsent Masons.
Worried about the word count- I rewrote the first experience:
I completed a one-month internship supporting infrastructure and logistics projects across the Middle East and Europe within firm's legal department. I assisted the team during the tender processes for three port concession projects. This included meticulously proofreading a 70-page concession agreement within a two-day deadline, ensuring that critical terms such as exclusivity rights and liability caps were correctly defined for the public–private partnership structure.
I also reviewed the sponsorship agreement for the Dubai Sail Grand Prix. As the contract was drafted by the other party, I scrutinised the terms against firm’s standard provisions. I flagged potentially onerous clauses that imposed unusual obligations, which gave the team a valuable new angle for negotiations and helped secure a more balanced outcome. My diverse duties also included researching the feasibility of initiating a civil debt litigation claim in Cyprus. I condensed my analysis of jurisdictional considerations, timelines, and appeals into a concise report and made an accessible PowerPoint for non-legal colleagues. Finally, I maintained the internal sanctions list by researching the latest OFAC and EU updates. Managing these multiple high-stakes assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines reinforced my ability to prioritise and organise effectively.
Let me know what you think. What word count should I aim for ?
