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Solicitor Apprentice Review

at Fieldfisher LLP

Degree Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
On a day to day I assist my supervising Partners on matters as well as working closely with other members of the team across a high number of files. This includes a wide range of topics such as drafting budgets for our clients, assisting on meetings, Court applications.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my soft skills when interviewing clients as well as my ability to draft legal documents.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Fieldfisher LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The firm is incredibly friendly and genuinely want you to succeed. The work is extremely interesting and challenging but there is always a learning opportunity for you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fieldfisher LLP?
Make sure that the firms values align with your own, if they do this will come across in the application and any interviews.
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