Chartered Legal Executive Review

I work in DWF's Professional Indemnity Department. I specialise in defending claims against a variety of professionals such as lawyers, brokers, accountants and medical professionals. This could include responding to Letters of Claim and dealing with claims where proceedings have been issued against our client. I have to advise my client on liability, quantum and the best steps to take going forward

Yes, over the last 6 years I have developed my skills as a Lawyer. At the start of my apprenticeship I was 19 years old and had no background in law. At the start I would only do simple tasks such as calling the Court and preparing bundles. As the years went on I developed an understanding of the law and the skills necessary to practice in Law. I am now qualified and running my own cases.

My programme finished in September 2019. I really enjoyed my apprentice and gained invaluable skills and experience over the years. I had the benefit of my employer paying for my studies and also at the same time earning a salary. I have also got to travel the UK attending work events.

DWF were very organised and structured in the running of my programme. I was able to take one Study Day per week which equated to 20% of my working hours. This allowed me the opportunity to study and allowed me to have a better work/life balance. I was also supported by a tutor from CILEX Law School

My employer and in particular my supervisor and team were exceptionally supportive of me from the start and throughout my apprenticeship. They were always willing to take the time to explain things to me and to give me work in order to develop my own experience. I had excellent guidance throughout.

I was assigned a Tutor from my Learning Provider. The tutor would visit my office every 12 weeks for a review meeting. I was also supported by Law Tutors who taught the online webinars. I did find the study weekends ran by CILEX Law School to be of great help in the run up to the exam period

The qualification has allowed me to qualify as a Lawyer. Without this qualification I would never have been able to call myself a Lawyer. This qualification provided me with a solid grounding and understanding of the law in order to develop my own skills and progress with my career going forwards.

Yes, DWF encourage a healthy lifestyle. They have a DWF Young Professionals committee which holds events not only for the Young Professionals at DWF but for other companies as well to get together and network. Further, DWF also regularly hold Yoga sessions at their offices as well as putting on events like Summer BBQ's, Pool nights and netball competitions. The last Friday of every month they hold a "Friday Fridge" event which is a nice way for the office to come together and relax.

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DWF is a great place to work. They have been supportive of me for the last 6 years and have always encourage me and pushed me to be better. They have awarded me the opportunity to achieve my CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice and achieve Fellowship status with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

Be prepared to work hard as an apprenticeship at DWF is no easy feat. However, this job gives you incredible opportunities to both expand your skill set and experience fun things and is worth the hard work! Do you research into the firm and the areas of law which it specialises in. DWF has a variety of Departments which is an incredible opportunity to work in different areas of law.