Apprentice Solicitor Review
at DWF
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: March 2022
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
I assist my team on legal matters which includes attending client meetings, drafting documents and letters, going to trial and Court hearings, completing document reviews and attending client events.
I rotate around different teams to gain experience in various areas of the law.
I rotate around different teams to gain experience in various areas of the law.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship to date. It has given me the opportunity to complete my studies whilst also obtaining on the job experience.
I have been able to build a large network of professional contacts which should benefit my future career.
I have been able to build a large network of professional contacts which should benefit my future career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my communication skills through drafting emails and letters, taking telephone calls and attending in person meetings.
I have improved my organisational skills through prioritising tasks in order of urgency and planning my day in accordance to the work I have been asked to assist with.
I have improved my organisational skills through prioritising tasks in order of urgency and planning my day in accordance to the work I have been asked to assist with.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Monday is my study day were I complete revision and attend online lectures to help prepare me for my law exams.
I then work with my team Tuesday to Friday either in the London office or from home.
I have been given the opportunity to rotate around different teams.
I then work with my team Tuesday to Friday either in the London office or from home.
I have been given the opportunity to rotate around different teams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have been assigned an apprenticeship manager who sets up regular calls to discuss the apprenticeship and answer any queries I have regarding the programme.
I have also been allocated a team supervisor who manages my work load and monitors my progress on a day to day basis.
I have also been allocated a team supervisor who manages my work load and monitors my progress on a day to day basis.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I attend lectures every Monday with my training provider.
There is an online portal which contains study notes and past papers.
I have been allocated a supervisor who arranges regular calls to check on my progress and overall wellbeing.
There is an online portal which contains study notes and past papers.
I have been allocated a supervisor who arranges regular calls to check on my progress and overall wellbeing.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification provides me with the knowledge I need to success in my role.
Modules provide information about the black letter law and how this is used in practice.
Modules provide information about the black letter law and how this is used in practice.
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
My firms organises regular social events for the London office.
I am a member of the firm's young professionals network which organises events for junior external professionals.
I have had the opportunity to volunteer for charity away days and have completed a half marathon and London City fun run.
I am a member of the firm's young professionals network which organises events for junior external professionals.
I have had the opportunity to volunteer for charity away days and have completed a half marathon and London City fun run.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DWF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
DWF have provided me with the opportunity to study and progress within the firm.
There is a good support network and opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work.
There is a good support network and opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DWF?
Try to obtain experience to demonstrate you have the necessary skills for this type of role.
Look up the Firm's values and assess whether they would be a good match for your personality.
Look up the Firm's values and assess whether they would be a good match for your personality.
