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Solicitor Apprentice Review

at The Co-op

Degree Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Bristol

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - 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
Case Management, client communication, document analysis and submission.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Client communciation
Document drafting and analysis

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Lack of structure within company
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Team Leader is great when necessary, but no further communication from talent development team or opportunities to get to know other apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Study coach meetings, discussions with TL and about my uni work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Assistance when law directly translates to my 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.)
1/5
sweepstakes, planning to get involved with equality team

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
my experience with management and colleagues has been positive, and i find the work interesting.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
n/a
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