Solicitor Apprentice Review

To this end, I have been working alongside the wider legal administration department, rotating between different teams while gaining insight into their varied roles and operations. I currently work alongside Customer Support, which involves taking impromptu calls from clients and answering any queries or concerns they may have. This also involves corresponding verbally with third-party companies regarding individual cases.

Within the first six months since beginning my apprenticeship, the hard and soft skills I have developed have been wide-ranging. In particular, I have developed my technical skills relating to using digital software. In addition, my verbal and written communication skills have enhanced through interacting with a range of parties. My role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, allowing me to work towards developing these skills on-the-job.

Since beginning my apprenticeship programme, I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect and have not looked back since. I can truthfully say I do not think there has been a singe day where I have not learnt something new, whether this be relating to the nature of the work or the internal processes in my company. I am fortunate to be working alongside a very supportive team. My colleagues are very knowledgeable in the work processes and they are more than happy provide support or guidance when needed.

As part of the programme, my on-the-job training takes place four days a week, with Wednesday being dedicated towards my off-the-job learning. My academic learning takes place virtually on this day, and I complete regular exams which count towards my professional qualification and which prepare me for the final end-point assessment. For the first six months of my apprenticeship.

The support received from my employer has been instrumental in allowing for a positive apprenticeship experience. This includes regular one-to-one meetings with my team leader to discuss my progress and to raise any queries I may have. These also serve as an opportunity for me to suggest any further training I may require.

As part of the programme, I have been allocated a Skills Coach. Part of their role involves supporting my academic performance by way of monitoring my progress and providing guidance on accessing useful supporting materials where needed. My provider regularly prepares new learning materials to encourage effective study and exam success for its students. This is delivered through online webinar sessions and via written content prepared by a specialist team.

It is interesting to observe how my taught academic content relates to my the work involved in my role. By developing a solid understanding of key concepts through my learning, this furthers my knowledge of their applicability in the work processes.

My employer boasts a range of opportunities for its employees to participate in. This includes support groups and networks which are open to everyone within the organisation, to opportunities for its employees to provide free pro bono legal advice and support to members of the public.

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If you aspire a career in the law and are motivated to pursuing this end goal, Co-op Legal Services support your ambition and want to see you succeed in the profession. By enrolling on this programme, you will be equipped with necessary tools to enable you to succeed from a company which truly values your professional and personal growth.

Demonstrate your passion and commitment for a legal career throughout the application process, as this is what is being assessed. I would also highly recommend gaining as much work-related experience as possible, in-person or online, before you apply for the role (this does not need to be law-related, any experience is fine!). Remember to relate your current skill set to those listed in the job description, and discuss why Co-op Legal Services would be the ideal place for you to begin your legal career. Lastly, and most importantly, seek to gain as much knowledge about this particular route into the profession, as well as the firm as a whole, to allow you to make a fully informed choice before choosing to apply.