Solicitor Apprentice Review
at Flex Legal
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Flex have seconded me to Amazon, where I am working in their consumer legal team (everything to do with the Amazon store). Before beginning my secondment, I took part in a 3 week readiness programe with Flex.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am only in the first three weeks of my placement at Amazon. So far I have developed my legal research skills, communication skills and legal writing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Monthly mentoring calls with Flex.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Strategy sessions, workshops and one on ones with my Damar Learning coach
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps me to develop strategies and techniques to deal with my work.
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
Sports socials once a month, networking activities and drinks throughout the year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Flex Legal to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very personable
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Flex Legal?
Be very sure about why you want to work for flex and take the in-house route to qualification (just not liking private practice is not enough!)
