Paralegal Review

by Irwin Mitchell

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

preparing legal documents, research, admin, providing quotes to clients, interviewing clients and witnesses, giving clients legal information, going to court and handling a caseload of clients.

10/10

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

Yes - i have developed my communication skills and my confidence has increased a lot since i started

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme i am on

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is organised. It was confusing to start with but now it is much clearer

10/10

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

I am always awarded any support that I need or ask for. I am awarded 1 day a week to do my studying.

10/10

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

I receive as much support as i want and need. I am aware of how to contact my coach if I ever need her and she generally responds quickly

10/10

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

Very well. The studying/knowledge learned is very relevant to my day to day job role.

10/10

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.)

Yes , we are encouraged to attend volunteering events/professional networking events.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Because you get a lot of support and the working week is very flexible

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

Be yourself. Be confident and prepared to shout up if you don't understand something, everyone is very aware that we are still learning and our development is the main priority