solicitor apprentice Review
at The Co-op
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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 am a case manager here at Co-op. Working as a estate administer at associate level. I deal with probate and my role is to obtain the grant of probate for deceased and administer their estate according to the will or intestacy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am so happy in my current role and feel very proud of how far i have come as an apprentice at CLS.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Maths. grammar, client communication, client contact, drafting legal documents.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My working week is 4 days and 1 day I have as a study day. Here i complete my law degree.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great support is always there if I require it. I also have a lower target and case load as i work a 0.75 week.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My qualifications are not for another 5 years therefore i am unsure at this stage.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My work and studies really work well besides each other.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I think it would be great for these to be available at co-op legal services however I do not feel this is available at this stage.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
My job has completely changed my life, i feel i have a strong purpose and really enjoy working at CLS.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Just apply!
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