Paralegal apprentice Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Cambridge
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
I work in the Court of Protection team managing the property and financial afford of people who lack capacity to do so themselves. This includes paying invoices, organising utilities, organising insurance, ad hoc requests from families, benefits reviews
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love it, it has been an amazing experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My communication skills have developed further, alongside my confidence
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well structures and easy to follow along with
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager is my biggest supporter. She pushes me and makes me better
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My coach is always just a call or email away and we have 6 weekly mandatory meetings
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has given me a far deeper understanding of my role and the law surrounding it
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We have a quarterly team social, and I am on the committee planing that end of financial year party
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They really care about their employees and it is a lovely atmosphere to work in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Stay calm and be yourself. And don't be afraid to ask for help.
