Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role involves supporting lawyers day to day. This can be with client work like helping out with completions or client meetings, or more administrative tasks like filing or creating a bible for the transaction.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Quite a few skills. My favourite has been the communication between clients and the lawyers. Time recording and management is also key, understanding how a law firm makes money is fascinating.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Although slightly subjective, massively. I cannot imagine doing anything else or in any other firm.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well. The entire programme flows very well and the support you get along the way is amazing.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My supervisor is very supportive and encourages me to challenge myself everyday. On top of that, our apprentice champions are great support when it comes to deciding your next seat and any other queries you may have about life as a lawyer.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • BPP is okay. It provides an average service, with minimum interaction.

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Not much, all the sessions are very long-winded and repetitive. I go away having learnt nothing!

    3/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Lot's! I am part of the netball team and I do yoga every Friday lunchtime. Its a buzzing firm to be in - full of culture and delicious food.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Burges Salmon to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The support and encouragement you get is great. You are challenged but never thrown into the deep end - quite rare with law firms!


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Burges Salmon?
  • Be genuinely interested in what the firm does. Our sectors are diverse and fascinating. An honest interest in the work we do can help massively when it comes to difficult days or concepts in law.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Bristol

January 2020


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