Apprentice Paralegal Review

I am a apprentice paralegal within the UK Legal team. My daily tasks involve reviewing various things including contracts, media proposals and new packaging. I also keep companies house up to date and appoint new directors. I attend internal meetings and off-site meetings and training.

Whilst gaining my paralegal qualification from working and studying i have built up my confidence and communication skills greatly. I have attended a vast amount of internal and external training relating to things like competition law and negotiating skills.

I enjoy working with the team greatly and they have really helped me in progressing within the role. The company culture is amazing and everyone gets on amazingly. My expectations have been exceeded and i feel as if i am highly appreciated within the team.

My manager always thanks me for my work and asks me if i understood it completely and offers to help on anything i'm unsure on. If i send completed tasks to other members within the company they usually thank me for my efforts and this always gets back to my manager. Everyone makes sure we are fully involved and even if we cant help the team will explain what they are working on to help our understanding.

My programme is fairly well organised and structured. Occasionally there is mis-communication between the lecturers at uni and i may miss out on some information they give send out as it isn't always recieved.

I recieve the support i need from both my tutor and advisor and it is fairly easy to contact them if i need help. They always want to help which is nice as i dont feel like i'm a nuisance.

I recieve a vast amount of support from my employer and i couldnt ask for anymore.

I find the salary isn't what i expected and i do struggle each month with living costs. After paying for food, bills, travel, insurance and normal living costs i am left with very little money each month making it almost impossible to buy things for myself. I'm meant to be moving out shortly and will have to do some serious saving in order to do so.

There are a few company events outside of work like at the science museum in London. Recently i have heard about the chance of doing a few volunteering activities that i am interested in doing. There is a gym facility at work and classes but i have a membership at one outside of work instead. When i'm not working i'm at the gym or with my family.

Yes

Because it is a highly active and interesting company to work for which values you and your efforts greatly.

Definately do some research on the company beforehand as this is something employers look for. When it comes to the interview dress smart and try and relax, they aren't trying to scare you just be yourself and answer their questions the best you can. Keep a good posture and stay open which means don't fiddle with things, keep eye contact and direct yourself towards the interviewer.