Apprentice Chartered Legal Executive Review

My day to day role is still very similar to my previous role as a paralegal, undertaking client work, progressing cases, assisting solicitors in the team and other colleagues. This includes liaising with clients, the court, experts etc. I now also spend time studying.

I have gained more technical knowledge in both my current field and other areas of law whilst doing my studying. I feel that this will add more depth to my knowledge in practice as I can better identify certain issues or areas of law.

I enjoy the workshops and preparing for these as I like the learning aspect of my role. I am starting to think about my portfolio so I am enjoying reflecting on skills I already have and on those I can improve.

The programme itself is well organised and well structured, although it has taken me a little while to get used to the new platforms that this is on and settle in. I have always found it easy to ask questions and seek support.

My employer is supportive of my course, although I am well established in my current role and I am trusted to manage my own time and time for my studying around the workload that I already have.

I have felt very supported by my training coach with regular coaching check ins and I can always email with queries and receive very quick responses, which is incredibly helpful.

I feel that the studying element of my role is helping to broaden and deepen my legal understanding which directly assists in my role, and starting to look at my portfolio is helping me to reflect on my capabilities at this stage and what areas I can develop further.

Yes, I am part of a diversity group and there are regular BD and social networking events, both regionally and nationally across the team, so there is lots to get involved with

Yes

I feel well supported but also challenged in my role and I feel that I have the opportunity to progress with my career. My role is difficult and stressful at times, but I am also exposed to great work and responsibility.

I feel that IM values the ability of colleagues to work as a team and add value to the team and to clients, so I would advise others to think carefully about what they bring to the team as an individual but also a team player.