Paralegal apprentice Review

by Irwin Mitchell

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

I work as a paralegal running my own cases trying to settle them. I have to draft letters, contact clients, write to medical experts and make offers to defendants.

8/10

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

I have developed my drafting skills and learnt how to settle a medical negligence claim.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed my program which is soon coming to an end. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a legal career

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The organisation is very structured and there is a certain pathway which needs to be followed

10/10

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

I receive enough support from my employer but i also have a lot of responsibility for my job

10/10

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

I gain some support but a lot of the work is independent based like being at university

8/10

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

It gives me understanding of the law behind my job/ job role

8/10

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.)

I am in a netball team in the firm, a business development group and a social committee

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The firm is very good and the staff are very friendly. There is always people on hand to help and communication between colleagues is very good

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell?

of course be professional but also friendly as we want employees who are easy to talk to and do not shy away from a task