Paralegal Apprentice Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Leeds
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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 assist the solicitors with their cases.
I do this by helping collect evidence, requesting and reviewing records, arranging appointments and conferences, meeting with our client's and attending different meetings (medical experts, settlement meetings).
I do this by helping collect evidence, requesting and reviewing records, arranging appointments and conferences, meeting with our client's and attending different meetings (medical experts, settlement meetings).
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship, I find the job fun, and I enjoy the learning aspect of the off-the-job work because I actually find it quite interesting. IM is very supportive of the apprentices which makes things even better.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed and gained a range of new skills, but the best / most valuable one for me would be communication, talking to so many different people.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it works well. I got the choice of one full day or two half days to have time to complete my off-the-job work, I wouldn't say it's overly structured - but that's probably a good thing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Irwin Mitchell as a whole are very dedicated to their apprentices, I felt very supported through the application process, through the induction process and even still now. I think it's a very good place to begin a career
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
More than enough, we have regular reviews and coaching visits where we can go through the work we have done in that time and ask any questions we need to. We also have workshops where we are able to talk to other apprentices about their experiences and how they're finding it too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
All the off-the-job learning we do is very helpful to the on-the-job learning. It helps you gain a much better understanding for the field you are in - especially if you have no prior experience.
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
We do a lot of networking events, business development etc. It's always a good opportunity to get to know as many people as possible.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive company, friendly and helpful employees, great place to start/develop a career, hybrid working and flexible working policy, loads of networking opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Put time and effort into your application - it will be worth it
