Paralegal Apprentice Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Cambridge
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
I pay invoices, make calls to clients and the DWP, complete file reviews, review and documents that we recieve to the office for clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it. It can be hard to catch up on study if you fall behind but other than that it's good. THe Damar team are also super supportive and helpful with keeping it fun and keeping me on track.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot. I knew very little about my department and what to expect when I started. I feel I know have a solid grounding and know what I'm doing
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is incredibly well structured. Everything is broken down into 6 week modules with a detailed training plan of the entire course that is issued at the beginning. there are also regular group and individual coaching sessions to keep you on track and help you to understand the material and see what others are doing too.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve a day a week for study and my employer deliberately gives me tasks which relate to my study to make sure I have any evidence I need. I also get help from my line manager with redacting documents. with the work aspect, I am regularly on call to the other paralegals on my team who offer me support and guidance with any tasks I am set,
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
We have 2 volunteering days a year, and my team go on quarterly socials as well
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because they have been an ideal employer. the salary is good, and the people are supportive and it is a lovely working environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
be yourself, they value who you are and your individuality
