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Irwin Mitchell

Apprentice Paralegal Review

at Irwin Mitchell

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Sheffield

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

3.9 /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
5/5 - 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
My role is within the costs management team dealing with Legal Aid. Day to day, I create Claims for Costs and bills for fee earners.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme very much.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed many skills. I have learnt how to draft many legal documents, organise my workload efficiently and communicate effectively.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
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 sometimes get to attend conferences and there are many opportunities to attend socials.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They provide you with comprehensive support and have a dedicated apprentice manager to address any concerns and support you through your apprenticeship.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Ensure that your CV is up to date and that you have an understanding of the role that your applying for.
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