Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work as a paralegal running my own cases trying to settle them. I have to draft letters, contact clients, write to medical experts and make offers to defendants.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my drafting skills and learnt how to settle a medical negligence claim.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed my program which is soon coming to an end. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a legal career

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The organisation is very structured and there is a certain pathway which needs to be followed

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive enough support from my employer but i also have a lot of responsibility for my job

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I gain some support but a lot of the work is independent based like being at university

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It gives me understanding of the law behind my job/ job role

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • I am in a netball team in the firm, a business development group and a social committee

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The firm is very good and the staff are very friendly. There is always people on hand to help and communication between colleagues is very good


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
  • of course be professional but also friendly as we want employees who are easy to talk to and do not shy away from a task


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Sheffield

May 2021


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