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Trainee Solicitor (Level 7 Graduate Apprentice) Review

at BBC

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - 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:

5/5
In depth work which allows me to learn and practice my legal skills. I am given a good level of responsibility.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
The programme is well designed however the university learning could be much better and the administration could be better

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5
The structure could be better or more thought out to ensure our exams and interviewing for roles is done more efficiently. The programme does not yet have a definitive end structure

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

2/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

1/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

No

Why?

Although a nice place to work the organisation is in a state of flux and restructure and therefore I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

Think about the values of a public service organisation
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