Paralegal Apprentice Review

by DWF Law LLP

Rating

7.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Working within a team of catastrophic personal injury lawyers. Daily roles include document creation, preparing bundles, making telephone calls and emailing individuals. The role also includes taking witness statements and attending different Courts across England.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Developed skills in excel, court programs, time recordings and have developed skills using Microsoft word and time management.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my program, but do find that staff do not take into account that apprentices work 4 days a week. This can cause some stress. Otherwise amazing course.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organised well with one day off per week for a study day. The University is not very structured and there have been problems with a few apprentices over the two years.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Quite a lot of support, but do not take into account sometimes that apprentices are stressed with other work as well as the legal work we do on the job.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Supported is provided but limited at times.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification and structure of the course has been mostly well and i've definitely learnt skills i wouldn't have done previously without the course.

7/10

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.)

professional networking events with various barristers and other law firms.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend DWF Law LLP to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The firm is very helpful in getting the foot in the door to a legal environment. Support is provided by some people which has been very helpful.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DWF Law LLP?

Understand and learn details about the firm. Values are our core business structure.