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Irwin Mitchell

CILEX Paralegal Review

at Irwin Mitchell

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Leeds

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
I am a CILEX Paralegal in the Court of Protection team, looking after our clients on a full time basis
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoyed my programme i found it very helpful and informative.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, i have developed many skills in regards to professionalism, communication, teamwork, prioritisation and writing skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It was well organized
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received quite a lot of support throughout this programme, especially when i had to re-sit an exam.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
i had monthly meeting with my tutor, who provided the CILEX training and could get in touch with them whenever i needed to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it gave me a flavour of what it is like to work in the legal world which was very useful
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
I get involved with office-wide and team-wide social activities and volunteering in my role.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very accommodating and helpful when it comes to learning.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Do your research on the company and people within it as it think this is what makes IM different, we are very diverse and inclusive.
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