Graduate L7 Solicitor Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
London, UK
Review Submitted: January 2025
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
Helping AstraZeneca UK mitigate legal risk through assisting in commercial and litigious matters. Commercial contract reviews which includes explaining risk to non-lawyers and negotiation with business stakeholders and suppliers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Reviewing and drafting contractual clauses, attention to detail, commercial awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework pharmaceutical companies operate in, negotiation and communication skills, confidence in both written and oral advocacy.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Attend many professional networking events, conferences and seminars at law firms.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AZ is a great place to work, surrounded by ambitious but genuinely friendly people. There is such a variety of work within the organisation which lends itself to the ability to progress and develop a breadth of skills relevant to a junior legal professional.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Do some research into AZ as a company - what it is we do, values, ambitions and ensure you are able to demonstrate why it is that this appeals to you.
