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Irwin Mitchell

Apprentice Paralegal Review

at Irwin Mitchell

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Leeds

Review Submitted: January 2022

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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 take on a paralegal role within my team at IM. My main role is to support the other solicitors and partners in the team with day-to-day tasks. This can involve making calls to clients, paying invoices or reviewing post.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have definitely developed my communication skills by working here at IM. I have also developed new skills, such as the use of new software, client communication and professionalism.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well structured it is just sometimes difficult to follow.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer, but find it hard with working from home.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive ample support from my training provider when i need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It really helps me perform in my role as it teaches me valuable skills needed for my kind of practice, such as client care and legal skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
We do have some social activites on offer, however, it would be nice to have more and because of COVID these have halted.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very accommodating and helpful and always strive to provide the best for their clients.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Make sure you throw yourself into everything and communicate your feelings in a confident way. The best thing to do is get involved and speak up !
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