Apprentice Solicitor Review
at Severn Trent
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Coventry
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My day to day role includes:
- Attending meetings both internally and externally.
- Drafting legal warning letters and cautions.
- Attending Court.
- Reviewing Legal Files.
- Drafting Witness Statements.
- Arrangement Payment for Invoices.
- Cost Recovery Work.
- Maintaining Legal Records.
- Attending enforcement panels and giving an update.
- Assisting in preparations for prosecutions.
- Attending meetings both internally and externally.
- Drafting legal warning letters and cautions.
- Attending Court.
- Reviewing Legal Files.
- Drafting Witness Statements.
- Arrangement Payment for Invoices.
- Cost Recovery Work.
- Maintaining Legal Records.
- Attending enforcement panels and giving an update.
- Assisting in preparations for prosecutions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have been at Severn Trent for around 18 months now and it's been a genuinely enjoyable experience. I work in a legal team of around 12, all of which are incredibly supportive and friendly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a range of new skills and developed exisiting skills, such as:
- Working towards my LLB in Law.
- Legal drafting and writing.
- Self confidence and speaking up in meetings.
- Teamwork.
- Communication.
- Problem Solving.
- Self Management.
- Resilience.
- Organisation.
- Commercial Awareness.
- Professionalism.
- Computer Skills.
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
- Working towards my LLB in Law.
- Legal drafting and writing.
- Self confidence and speaking up in meetings.
- Teamwork.
- Communication.
- Problem Solving.
- Self Management.
- Resilience.
- Organisation.
- Commercial Awareness.
- Professionalism.
- Computer Skills.
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
We had a two week induction at Severn Trent before we started our role, this was great to ease us into being part of the company. I have a designated study day, to ensure I get the necessary time to do my University Work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have a weekly catch up with my manager to talk about work, university and anything I have going on generally. This was twice a week throughout the pandemic. I have also worked closely with the HR Team in regard to diversity and inclusion, who have also been supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have a tutor assigned to me for each unit, who I can pose any questions to. We have regular drop in sessions and a tutor who oversees the programme, who I can raise any issues with.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Most of the topics I learn at University, I can apply in my role at Severn Trent. I also attend a summer school at the University every year where we learn 'legal skills', such as legal drafting, which I use in my role day to day.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Over the pandemic, Severn Trent launched the 'Share a Smile campaign'. This was series of events such as Bingo and a Quiz Night to get the company together. Severn Trent also offer volunteering days, such as litter picking to give back to the community.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's been a great experience so far, I enjoy the work I do and continue to grow my skill set and knowledge day by day. I work in a great team, who support me and I can learn a lot from.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?
Severn Trent are very individual focused, ensure your application doesn't just show your academic achievements but show cases your personality. Things such as caring for a family member, are just as impressive as volunteer work. Personalise your application to show the real you!
