Work Experience Participant Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Leeds
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day I worked on varying tasks set by a different departments within the firm. I attended short coffee meetings with different fee earners which gave me the opportunity to ask any questions I had a learn more about their day to day work. I got involved with after-work activities, such a watching a euros match at the office with other members of staff.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to learn about how the business works, in terms of the type of work taken on and how much client experience and communication was valued. The firm did a great job of highlighting their workplace groups focusing on inclusion.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I developed my legal research skills through using new portals and web sources to deepen by searches. I learnt many new skills, such as how to complete various legal forms and where to efficiently find the information needed for those forms. I also developed my networking skills through chatting with as many people in the office as I could.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
So great. Everyone in the office was extremely welcoming. The open plan office may it very easy to ask anyone a question. All members of staff were extremely approachable and were willing to help and answer any questions you had. A refreshing perspective of work/life balance was strong in embracing the flexibility staff require to work at their best.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight and it made me feel incredibly welcomed. I felt that I found a firm where I belong and will become a valued member of staff.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Irwin Mitchell
5/5
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell
Do as much research into the firm as possible to engage with their core values. Speak to people at the firm and learn from their personal experiences. Find something you feel passionate about and demonstrate how Irwin Mitchell would help you achieve that goal and how simultaneously, you could progress something valuable to the firm.
