Paralegal apprentice Review

by Irwin Mitchell

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work in the Court of Protection team managing the property and financial afford of people who lack capacity to do so themselves. This includes paying invoices, organising utilities, organising insurance, ad hoc requests from families, benefits reviews

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

My communication skills have developed further, alongside my confidence

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it, it has been an amazing experience

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely well structures and easy to follow along with

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My line manager is my biggest supporter. She pushes me and makes me better

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My coach is always just a call or email away and we have 6 weekly mandatory meetings

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It has given me a far deeper understanding of my role and the law surrounding it

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We have a quarterly team social, and I am on the committee planing that end of financial year party

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They really care about their employees and it is a lovely atmosphere to work in

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?

Stay calm and be yourself. And don't be afraid to ask for help.