Solicitor Apprentice Review
at CMS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
London
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
Legal research, legal drafting, proof-reading, project tracking, drafting articles, etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Legal drafting, interpersonal skills, client relations, legal research, commercial awareness.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely structured as the programme has been running at the firm for a number of years now. Hence, the training has been tried and tested.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Substantial support including study leave for exams, quarterly progress reviews, weekly check-ins with supervisors, regular training, etc.
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
Football Team, Women Network and Innovation Committee.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Due to the quality and structure of the training, the vast career developing opportunities and the supportive network for juniors.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS?
Articulate the reasons why you would like to work at CMS specifically.
