Apprentice Solicitor Review

I assist my team on legal matters which includes attending client meetings, drafting documents and letters, going to trial and Court hearings, completing document reviews and attending client events. I rotate around different teams to gain experience in various areas of the law.

I have developed my communication skills through drafting emails and letters, taking telephone calls and attending in person meetings. I have improved my organisational skills through prioritising tasks in order of urgency and planning my day in accordance to the work I have been asked to assist with.

I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship to date. It has given me the opportunity to complete my studies whilst also obtaining on the job experience. I have been able to build a large network of professional contacts which should benefit my future career.

Monday is my study day were I complete revision and attend online lectures to help prepare me for my law exams. I then work with my team Tuesday to Friday either in the London office or from home. I have been given the opportunity to rotate around different teams.

I have been assigned an apprenticeship manager who sets up regular calls to discuss the apprenticeship and answer any queries I have regarding the programme. I have also been allocated a team supervisor who manages my work load and monitors my progress on a day to day basis.

I attend lectures every Monday with my training provider. There is an online portal which contains study notes and past papers. I have been allocated a supervisor who arranges regular calls to check on my progress and overall wellbeing.

My qualification provides me with the knowledge I need to success in my role. Modules provide information about the black letter law and how this is used in practice.

My firms organises regular social events for the London office. I am a member of the firm's young professionals network which organises events for junior external professionals. I have had the opportunity to volunteer for charity away days and have completed a half marathon and London City fun run.

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DWF have provided me with the opportunity to study and progress within the firm. There is a good support network and opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work.

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