Paralegal Apprentice Review

by DWF Law LLP

Rating

8.2/10

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

In my role, I currently work in three different work streams. In my main workstream I have been given the responsibility to look after many plots which involves drafting important documents and interacting with clients. I also draft documents for court trials and other commercial cases. I have meetings throughout the day with my colleagues.

10/10

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

In my apprenticeship, my confidence has increased massively. I have to converse with many different people and so it has allowed me to

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the variety of work that my apprenticeship offers me. I have also enjoyed getting to know others on my team.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel that the programme could be organised better both on the work and education side of things.

7/10

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

I have received a lot of support from my employer. My line manager always ensures I am working on tasks that will further my development.

8/10

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

I believe my training provider could offer more support as I feel that sometimes there is a lack of communication.

6/10

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

Learning as well as working allows me to fully understand the background of what I am working on and gives me a further insight.

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.)

Now we are coming out of the Covid regulations, there has been an increase in the opportunities you can get involved in. There is a CSR committee which oversees this and tries to accommodate to everyone's interests.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

DWF offer a huge amount of support to their apprentices. everyone is very friendly and wants to help you learn and develop in your career. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved in and a lot of variety of work to help you increase your skillset.

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

Be yourself and be confident. Make sure you are well prepared.