Paralegal apprentice Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Sheffield
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
I work as a paralegal running my own cases trying to settle them. I have to draft letters, contact clients, write to medical experts and make offers to defendants.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed my program which is soon coming to an end. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a legal career
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my drafting skills and learnt how to settle a medical negligence claim.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The organisation is very structured and there is a certain pathway which needs to be followed
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive enough support from my employer but i also have a lot of responsibility for my job
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I gain some support but a lot of the work is independent based like being at university
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me understanding of the law behind my job/ job role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
I am in a netball team in the firm, a business development group and a social committee
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The firm is very good and the staff are very friendly. There is always people on hand to help and communication between colleagues is very good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
of course be professional but also friendly as we want employees who are easy to talk to and do not shy away from a task
