Apprentice Paralegal Review

by Irwin Mitchell

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

I am required to communicate with both clients and colleagues on a daily basis. My work is also heavily admin based and requires me to be organised.

8/10

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

I have gained confidence through speaking to a variety of people. I have also gained commercial awareness and understand how the industry I work in operates.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the balance of work and study.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well. I feel as though studying for one day and working for four days balances my week well.

8/10

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

My employer offers support and I feel comfortable asking for support.

9/10

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

I have meetings with my training provider both on the topics I am learning about and on my personal progress.

9/10

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

I feel as though my qualification offers me a good understanding of the sector I work in which I can then build on in my role.

9/10

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.)

Social activities and volunteering, e.g. food banks.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They offer a healthy environment to work in, offer support and offer ways to help you develop.

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

N/A