Solicitor Apprentice Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Degree Apprenticeship
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
Each day is different, I do a lot of drafting, client meetings, arranging conferences, instructing experts, researching experts, reviewing reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme. I like being trusted to manage my own study days.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My writing skills improve every day as I spend so much time drafting documents, drafting legal documents is a new skill. I have improved my confidence through networking and face to face meetings with clients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very clear to me what is needed from me each week, and I find it simple to work through the suggested tasks on my study days,
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.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have had a fantastic start to my career, I am constantly given opportunities to learn and grow. It is also a friendly firm.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
Research the company, take account of 'Expert hands, Human touch' and use that to showcase yourself and the person behind all of your experience.
