Paralegal / Solicitor Apprentice Review
at DWF
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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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
Working in the major loss team involves reviewing document, drafting bundles, chasing various parties for responses re liability, quantum and billing and generally assisting file handlers where required for admin
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the structure of my programme and appreciate DWF taking my apprenticeship on from my previous firm who went into administration. I have been supported with this and it has been a smooth transition. The other apprentices are with BPP but I still feel supported.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my communication and detailed analysis skills as my previous job involved working on much lower claim value work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I understand the structure well enough but as I am on a different programme to others, it can be hard to discuss with others.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have a lot of support in terms of setting targets for review meetings, study leave and general advice on exams and work balance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider, mainly my training coach, supports me well in checking in on me and answering any questions I have
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I don't believe the two always match each other but the skills are transferrable in terms of written communication and detailed analysis
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
There are social teams events, office events in relation to charity and a few networking opportunites.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DWF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Coming from my previous role where support was lacking, I have been support both as a sub-team, wider team and from the early careers team.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DWF?
To be yourself in an interview
