Apprentice Paralegal Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Sheffield
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
I am required to communicate with both clients and colleagues on a daily basis. My work is also heavily admin based and requires me to be organised.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the balance of work and study.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gained confidence through speaking to a variety of people. I have also gained commercial awareness and understand how the industry I work in operates.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well. I feel as though studying for one day and working for four days balances my week well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer offers support and I feel comfortable asking for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have meetings with my training provider both on the topics I am learning about and on my personal progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel as though my qualification offers me a good understanding of the sector I work in which I can then build on in my role.
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
Social activities and volunteering, e.g. food banks.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They offer a healthy environment to work in, offer support and offer ways to help you develop.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
N/A
