Solicitor Apprentice Review
at CMS
Degree Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Sheffield
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
Providing assistance to senior fee earners and completing a variety of tasks within my team. These task including reviewing documents, drafting, matter administration such as billing etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills and developed my existing skill set. Collaborative working and communication skills have seen the most notable change.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
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?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture is great and I've had a lot of good experiences.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS?
Be yourself and emphasise how your current skillset and life experiences applie to the role.
