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Irwin Mitchell

Insight day Review

at Irwin Mitchell

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Sheffield

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The insight day was very fun and it was a friendly atmosphere. The day began with a brief run through of the day and a talk from the firms responsible business team.
After this there were various spotlight sessions with different teams that were a great opportunity to learn about the work each team does. This was followed by a lunch with a few partners and trainees.
After lunch we had a group assessment and then a closing session followed by a networking event with various people who worked at the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was insightful learning about how the firm emphasises a friendly working culture and responsible business. They were very transparent with the seats the training contract would have and the potential NQ jobs. The spotlight sessions were great for learning about what each team the training contract would be based around does.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I definitely developed my understanding of the firm and the work it does. I also developed my networking and people skills as I met and chatted with many new people throughout the day.
As well as this, the group task definitely helped me to improve my team work skills as I had to work with people I had only just met.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company has a great working culture. Everyone is very friendly and down to earth. I had no problem asking questions and I really enjoyed the warm atmosphere.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was great to meet several people from the firm from trainee to partner level. I had fun getting to learn about the different areas within the business and the type of work a trainee could be involved in. The networking session was enjoyable as well as people from various teams took the time out their days to get to know me and answer questions.
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 not paid or reimbursed expenses

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
Just be yourself throughout the application process. Learn about the work the firm does and convey your passion of the law and the firm. Read up on the firms recent work on LinkedIn or the website.
Reach out to trainees on LinkedIn for tips and advice.
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