Solicitor Apprentice Review

In my day-to-day role within the employment law team, I support the management of employment tribunal claims from start to finish. This includes constructing and reviewing tribunal bundles, ensuring compliance with tribunal orders and deadlines, and completing case management tasks such as preparing ET forms and liaising with the Tribunal. I regularly draft letters and witness statements. I act as a point of contact for clients, liaising with them throughout claims to obtain documents, provide updates, and progress matters efficiently and in line with procedural requirements.

My programme is very well organised. I attend the office Monday-Thursday every week and my designated study day is a Friday so I do not have to worry about where I can fit it in. My colleagues understand that my study day is important for me to get all my university work done and so do not ask me to complete work on this day.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. My team are always happy to help me and review my work so I understand what I did well and what I can improve on before sending it out to clients or the tribunal. I have weekly catch ups with my supervisor so I can let her know if I need any support.

I receive moderate support from my training provider and know who to contact if support is needed. I have a skills review once every 3 months with my training provider and my supervisor at work.

I feel as though it has helped with my legal research skills which I can then apply to my work. However, the courses am I studying at the moment do not relate to the sector of law that I work in.

Yes

It has a very friendly and approachable culture which is important when joining the firm after college. It is also a reputable international law firm which allows you to get involved in major cases from day one. It has a great work/life balance and you gain endless support from colleagues throughout your apprenticeship.