Solicitor apprentice Review

by Burges Salmon

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentices at Burges Salmon are treated very similarly to trainees. I am involved in two larger matters on an ongoing basis and I also do some work for my supervisor.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - drafting, research, IT skills in particular

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy the apprenticeship - the work is challenging and varied.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is well structured. The firm has designed the programme structure to align with the stages of the apprenticeship.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Burges Salmon offers lots of support - we have our supervisors and various other contacts across the firm, we are given plenty of flexibility and study time, and we are given all the resources we need.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • BPP offers revision sessions and provides some practise papers ahead of exams. The information we receive is often confusing.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualifications I am working towards are a law degree and the SQE, both of which are needed to practice law as a solicitor. The study modules are also relevant to my role, as they cover key areas of law e.g. contract law and land law.

    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.)

    • Yes, there are a range of extra-curriculars such as a social club and sports teams.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Burges Salmon to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Burges Salmon is a great place to work. Everyone is very friendly and eager to assist in our development. Apprentices are very valued members of the team and there is a lot of support for the apprenticeship across the firm.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Burges Salmon?

    • Really fine tune your answers to the basic questions e.g. "why law" or "why Burges Salmon". Have a look at the firm's website and read about the work we do. Make your application stand out by weaving in your personal experiences.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Legal/Law

Bristol

May 2021

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