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legal apprentice Review

at BCLP

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
assisting on transactions in Real Estate Finance and providing support where needed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i do enjoy the programme although feel a lot of pressures and sometimes dont feel fully supported. as i develop i think this will become easier.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
developed my confidence and ability to work with others as well as confidence asking others questions.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it can be but at times i feel there is a lack of training in certain seats which makes me feel like i am not fully supported in my development.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
some but i feel like this could be improved. a lot of support programmes in place but day to day support is limited.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
not a lot. unorganised and always confused regarding what is required/due.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
can help when certain topics overlap my job role, adds more context to my day to day and more background.
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
yes there are groups to join and lots of social events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good opportunity to work at a global law firm and gain valuable experience whilst gaining a degree.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP?
attention to detail is extremely important. just be patient when taking part in the onboarding process, people dont expect you to know everything straight away.
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