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property apprentice Review

at Attwells Solicitors

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Intellectual Property Law

Colchester

Review Submitted: March 2026

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 - 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
I am an apprentice and a fee earner so i have learnt the process of how to manage a residential property case load now have my own.
On a day to day basis i process ID, talk to clients, review documents.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my apprenticeship at attwells

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since working here i have improved my communication skills including writing emails to clients and phone calls.
But i have also learnt so many new processes while learning how to manage files

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised.
i have a weekly study day, an external learning apprentice coach, an internal learning advisor and other apprentices in the firm as well as colleagues to talk to.
Attwells is amazing in engaging its apprentices within the firm and being given responsibility to have my own clients
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support i have an internal learning advisor who i could go to if i ever have any issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have monthly teams meetings to let them know how im getting on and any extra support is needed but i can also email whenever if i need to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Definitely as i can apply what ive learnt to 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
Yes! Attwells is amazing at organising events we had an conveyancing networking event in october, a Christmas party and a summer event to see all of our colleagues.
They also do apprentice socials to meet up, we last did an scape room to build on teamwork skills.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Attwells Solicitors to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Attwells.
Attwells has a lovely working environment to work in all the staff are so friendly and supportive.
They really care about their staff such as doing the social events to see eachother.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Attwells Solicitors?
Definitely apply for the apprenticeship i am a property apprentice and had no prior experience with working in a law firm, but Attwells has taught me how the processes work am i am now able to undertake a property transaction myself.
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