Legal Apprentice Review

by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Rating

9.2/10

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

My role changes every 6 months - that is the great thing with this apprenticeship! Currently I am on the Compliance team. Typically my role on a day to day is working on compliance but you will also find me sending emails to associates, attending meetings and training.

10/10

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

I would definitely say my skills have improved 100% since joining last year! I am much more confident with talking to people, I find myself volunteering for both internal and external events which requires me to talk with people I have not met before meaning my confidence has improved.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love the programme so much! Everybody in the workplace is friendly and helpful and it really gives you great opportunities. I love looking back on when I first joined to where I am now and how much my personal development has grown already.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Reall well organised! The apprentice's manager checks in on monthly 1-2-1's and keeps a track on what you have improved on and what are your next steps. The firm rotates your seat every 6 months so you get a good wide of training and knowledge from different areas.

10/10

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

A lot. We have monthly 1-2-1's, a monthly group catch-up with all the apprentices and weekly catch up's if need be. Our manager also is always around to offer support and advice 24/7.

10/10

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

I would say some improvement could be made but on a whole the support is good.

6/10

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

I would say you are putting what you are learning into practice so it is great.

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 - our firm have a netball team and a football team. There are always events as well that you can volunteer for.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I love the firm and my job :-)

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner?

Be yourself :-)