Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I assist lawyers in putting together the cases that we take to the Crown Court in the Crown Prosecution Service. This involves a lot of communication with the Police and Court and Defence Solicitors.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • So many! I have been on so many courses thanks to the apprenticeship, such as assertion in the workplace, writing to the public etc. These skills I can use in whatever work place I end up in- hugely valuable.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Hugely. It is so varied and the work that I do is constantly exciting. It adds variety to do the apprenticeship work along side it.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?
  • Very. My manager really respects the qualification and apprenticeship and gives me lots of time to focus on it if I need it.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well structured. We have a classroom day once a month and can take two study leave days throughout the month. This really helps and I can plan in advance when I do these and see my mentor alongside.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot. My tutor is always on call or the end of an email as soon as I hit a problem. If there is a real issue, she is also very happy to come and see me face to face.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My manager is so supportive of the course. We are the first apprentices she has had here, but they have fitted us in so well, and give us plenty of guidance, as well as the time we need to do the work in.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Living in London is always expensive- but I save money by cycling to work! Overall, I can cope!

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes. I have attended international women's day events and many other courses outside of the legal world that I work in.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it offers so many opportunities and there are so many different departments that there will always be something to suit everyone.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
  • Work hard for the entrance exams- they are difficult! But it is worth it, so keep focused and aim high.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Central London & City

May 2016


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