Apprentice Paralegal Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
3/5
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy being in a working environment and working in a team and well as learning new skills and achieving new things
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, I have learn so many skills since starting my apprenticeship such as written and verbal skills, and using software like excel, as well as accountancy skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
My apprenticeship is structured okay. In my role, I feel that I was given too much too soon, and was left to learn things on my own, when someone from my team should have sat with me to go over things. I also feel that my training provider is a bit unorganised and things could be explained better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I feel very supported in my role, and I know that there is always someone to help if I need it. However, sometimes I feel that colleagues are too busy to help me if I am stuck and need something explained.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I am happy with the support I receive from my coach and feel that I am progressing well in building my portfolio with them. However, I feel that my course us not very well organised, and the person who teaches he content is not helpful, they rush through things, and don't offer any support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am learning about the role of a legal professional, and the different skills needed to be good at my role, and the different ways I can improve these skills, and improve overall as person to make sure I provide clients with the best possible service.
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 lots of social activities, clubs and groups to join.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are supportive, understanding, and want to see you improve, and they will do what they can to make sure you are happy in your role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
You will have to do quite a lot of independent learning, and work things out for yourself, but there is usually always someone to ask if needed.
