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Placement Paralegal Review

at Family Law Group

Placement (10 Months+)

Legal/Law

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
During my placement at the Family Law Group, I assisted with case preparation, client communication, and legal research. I supported solicitors and shadowed paralegals in matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic abuse, gaining hands on experience in both administrative and leagl processes.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a high level of responsibility during my placement, including direct involvement in case preparation, client interactions, and drafting legal documents and letters. I worked closely with solicitors on sensitive family law matters, which strengthened my ability to handle complex tasks independently and professionally.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I developed skills in legal drafting, client communication, and case management. I gained confidence handling sensitive family law issues, improved my ability to work under pressure, and sharpened my attention to detail when reviewing legal documents. I also strengthened my professional jusgment and learned how to navigate emotionally complex situations with empathy.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a great deal of support and guidance suring my placement, especially given the close knit culture of the firm. Being a small team, they were generous with their time and keen to involve me in meaningful work. However, the firm was also very busy, and at times it was challenging to find someone immediately available to assist, which taught me to work independetly and problem solve under pressure.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was a positive and relaxed enviornment, despite the serious nature of family law, the team fostered a friendly and approachable atmoshpere, which made it easy to ask questions and feel supported.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at the law firm. It was a valuable and engaging experience that gave me real insight into the legal profession. I appreciated the level of responsibility I was given and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to cases.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Family Law Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Family Law Group
I would advise the Law Firm to organise a programme where the company can keep up to date with the new skills we are learning. As well as indicating a a supervisor to the placement students, so there is ALWAYS someone to go to in need of support.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Family Law Group
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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