Paralegal Apprentice Review
at Kennedys
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Legal research, preparing bundles, filing documents to the Court, calling the courts, drafting letters, emails and reports etc, sorting out files and preparing chronologies, attending meetings and preparing attendance notes, assisting supervisor with basic tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme as I am able to ask anyone for help and learn new things.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I have developed legal writing skills e.g. drafting email to clients/experts etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is structured well and I know where I am at.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I will receive support if I ask for it and generally the employer is good at supporting.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive adequate support but sometimes they are hard to get in touch as they might not reply to emails and can sometimes feel unorganised.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification is relevant to my role and helps me understand the topics better. Some of the work relate and its easier for me to relate and understand. However some things aren't covered in the qualification related to the day-to day tasks of a paralegal such as drafting legal documents and what they are and different type of notices etc.
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 have social activities and sports rarely. We do have professional networking events once in a while but they are more open to lawyers than apprentices.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kennedys to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a flexible firm that understand your needs and the people are friendly and supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kennedys?
Be yourself and stand out.
