Trainee Solicitor Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Graduate Job
Legal/Law
Birmingham
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Irwin Mitchell?
Excellent
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
We have significant responsibility and are treated very much as a key cog in the team we work in.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Good for a trainee solicitor - although my billable time exceeds my annual salary some months which prevents me from giving a 5/5 rating.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Everyday.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Generally, people are extremely helpful and wanting you to learn and develop. There have been a few instances when line managers may prioritise their billable work over line management but usually this is rare.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Irwin Mitchell initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Irwin Mitchell CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This law firm offers comprehensive services, with diverse work spanning national teams. The business services group’s focus on the mid-sized market enables it to differentiate itself and provide distinctive solutions to clients.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
The role has been great to date. The only slight thing to note is that not all offices offer all seats, so the seat choices weren't as extensive as I expected.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?
IM provides many opportunities to get involved through talks and events, offering valuable insight into the firm. I strongly recommend attending as many of these as possible, as they can help set your application apart.
