Paralegal Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Sheffield
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Drafting of legal documents, interacting with chartered legal executives and solicitors, working with clients, chasing expert evidence, medical and emergency service records.
Business development for serious injury in the East Midlands.
Business development for serious injury in the East Midlands.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is excellent, the opportunity to learn through performing tasks such as drafting legal documents and build networks through internal and external interations.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes developed my drafting and proof-reading skills. Become more confident in dealing with people particularly external.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured, the work I get involved in fits with the apprenticeship learning to provide the evidence required. The learning is well organised and allows me to monitor my on going progress.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive of the apprenticeship programme, I have 1 day a week study leave to allow me to complete the required learning and preparation for workshops. My time target is adjusted accordingly to accommodate studies and on the job learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I feel fully supported by the learning provider, my coach is available to talk through things when required. The regular progress meetings are productive as are the joint progress meetings with my coach and line manager.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The progress towards the qualification helps me better understand my role, I can see the fit between the learning and work within my role, this in turn makes me feel more confident in my ability to perform 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
Yes I am involved in the business development for the East Midlands, this provides plenty of opportunity to get involved in networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The ethos of the firm, the care towards staff, the benefits attached to working for the firm, flexible and hybrid working patterns.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Research the organisation, prepare and be yourself.
