Graduate Solicitor Apprentice Review
at Smith & Co Solicitors
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Ipswich
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
Paralegal - running family law and litigation cases as well as assisting my supervisor
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am doing the course now
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I am regularly learning how to conduct cases, take court hearings, negotiate, manage clients expectations
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The organisation from BPP is not the best - you have to chase them for a lot of things
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employers are good at giving support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I will be much more confident in my day to day role
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
No social activities but we can do networking
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Smith & Co Solicitors to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has flexible working, a small family run firm which makes it nice and friendly
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smith & Co Solicitors?
Communication is key
