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SSE

Solicitor Apprentice Review

at SSE

Degree Apprenticeship

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Review Submitted: April 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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Currently in the a new seat (distribution/property) . Day to day involves coming in and helping with new instructions that come in.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Completely

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt how to handle claims coming in and instructions on transactions coming in

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Work offers more support than university or anywhere else
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Certainly a lot, we have Meetings tracking my academic progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I don't have a qualification yet, but the process of working towards it is extremely relevant and closely related to the work I encounter on a day to day basis in the office
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
I am a part of the social club.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great support in the work environment and the company had appropriate environmental and social priorities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
research the company
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