How have you found juggling work with your study days?
Effective time management is an important skill when it comes to juggling work with studying; however, I’ve found that the allocated time for studying, and the study leave that’s granted in advance of an exam, has been sufficient and allowed me to apply myself fully to both work and study. That said, personal effective time management is incredibly important.
Will you be qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam?
Yes, I’ll commence the SQE in my final year of the apprenticeship.
What’s the most enjoyable aspect of being an apprentice?
As previously mentioned, working alongside talented minds in the profession and learning from them directly and via osmosis has been very fulfilling. I’ve also enjoyed being exposed to different sides of the business that a trainee solicitor wouldn’t typically get to see, like the business services departments where apprentices spend the first year of the scheme.
What advice would you give to anyone considering an apprenticeship?
The solicitor apprenticeship is a six-year commitment, as such I’d advise in favour of researching the legal profession fully to determine whether it’s the right path for you – this can be done virtually and in person by attending insight days and seminars/webinars, completing internships, and simply reaching out to existing apprentices to hear their experiences.
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