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Apprentice Solicitor Review

at SSE

Degree Apprenticeship

Glasgow, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Reviewing contracts, legal advice to business units within the company, drafting clauses in contracts, negotiating contracts with external companies and drafting legally privileged emails.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned drafting techniques in contract drafting. I have learned how to negotiate contracts with external companies and I have learned how to identifying points in contracts that are onerous to us or the external company.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is structure however, I believe this could be worked on.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great amount of support from SSE
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a great amount of support from ULaw
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it helps give you a bit of background however, most of the content I am learning currently is irrelevant for my current seat.
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
There are multiple activities available. I have attended many and have learned a great deal from them.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a great culture within the company. They are extremely supportive and there is a great atmosphere for progression and growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
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