Paralegal Review
at Attwells Solicitors
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Commercial Law
Ipswich
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Producing quotes for prospective clients and setting up new files.
● Onboarding new clients and carrying out compliance such as ID checks and source of funds checks.
● Carrying out property related legal work such as granting and taking of commercial leases and
purchasing and selling commercial property.
● Carrying out corporate related legal work such as business sales and purchases.
● Carrying out commercial related legal work such as drafting business agreements and terms and
conditions.
● Carrying out post completion work.
● Attending client meetings and providing advice to clients over the phone.
● Mentoring work experiences placements.
● Onboarding new clients and carrying out compliance such as ID checks and source of funds checks.
● Carrying out property related legal work such as granting and taking of commercial leases and
purchasing and selling commercial property.
● Carrying out corporate related legal work such as business sales and purchases.
● Carrying out commercial related legal work such as drafting business agreements and terms and
conditions.
● Carrying out post completion work.
● Attending client meetings and providing advice to clients over the phone.
● Mentoring work experiences placements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes.
I run my own files with a focus on share sales, commercial contracts, commercial leases.
Developed negotiation skills and knowledge of complex areas of corporate law
I run my own files with a focus on share sales, commercial contracts, commercial leases.
Developed negotiation skills and knowledge of complex areas of corporate law
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I run my own files with oversight from a partner of the firm.
Focus on working in different work types at first and as I have progressed I have focused in on the areas of law that I enjoy.
We have regular team meetings 1 on 1 with a partner each week to keep track of progress with files.
We then have bi-weekly team meetings to discuss business of the team, finances etc.
We also have quarterly team meetings where team from across all offices meet.
I have regular appraisals to discuss and review my progress.
Focus on working in different work types at first and as I have progressed I have focused in on the areas of law that I enjoy.
We have regular team meetings 1 on 1 with a partner each week to keep track of progress with files.
We then have bi-weekly team meetings to discuss business of the team, finances etc.
We also have quarterly team meetings where team from across all offices meet.
I have regular appraisals to discuss and review my progress.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alot, we have regular training sessions to keep up us to date with the law and best practices.
Given additional time off work for exams and study periods.
Offered to pay for additional courses to help with SQE exams
Given additional time off work for exams and study periods.
Offered to pay for additional courses to help with SQE exams
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have a mentor who I have regular meetings with to track progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Goes hand in hand.
As have developed confidence in different areas in law I have become mor confident at work.
As have developed confidence in different areas in law I have become mor confident at 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 we have regular team socials as well as socials for just apprentices at the firm.
I have gone to several networking events during my time here such as networking with clients at hospitality events, forums, charity events etc.
We are encouraged to find networking events that we are interested in and attend them
I have gone to several networking events during my time here such as networking with clients at hospitality events, forums, charity events etc.
We are encouraged to find networking events that we are interested in and attend them
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Attwells Solicitors to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with a good work-life balance.
There is a positive culture here and attitude towards client care, compliance and nurturing people to reach their full potential.
Training is provided regularly and you are given responsibility to work on files not just undertake admin.
There is a positive culture here and attitude towards client care, compliance and nurturing people to reach their full potential.
Training is provided regularly and you are given responsibility to work on files not just undertake admin.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Attwells Solicitors?
Be yourself and be a team player
