Legal Apprentice Review

by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Rating

7.5/10

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

Legal Admin work, handling post, documents and deeds, handling new matters, billing

9/10

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

Communication with clients, proper formation of emails, dealing with financials and computer skills such as word documents

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the development and progression, seeing making progress every month and becoming more responsible in terms of my job and handling new projects and tasks

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organised in terms of 4 days working and 1 day studying. Studying side is less organised and BPP offers more autonomy and less support than expected

7/10

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

Lots of support for development and training, high focus on education and learning and also ensuring that we are happy and confident in the tasks that we are completing

9/10

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

Less support than expected. Hard to contact individuals within the organisation if struggling and also lack of contact with lecturers

4/10

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

at the moment it is less linked due to the work we have completed at university being more based on the criminal side of law, however when it progresses it will link more with our role

6/10

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.)

Not as of current due to not being at the firm for long, however they have mentioned that these opportunities are available for the future

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Very supportive and keen on ensuring we are enjoying our time here and also helping with our development

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

Research the firm and make sure that you believe it would be the right fit for you