In this episode of Legally Attuned, Jo is joined by Adam, an apprentice at Attwells Solicitors, to talk about his experience of starting a career in law through an apprenticeship.
From choosing an apprenticeship instead of university to balancing work and study, Adam shares what life is really like as a legal apprentice and what he has learnt since joining Attwells.
We discuss:
• Why Adam chose a legal apprenticeship • University vs an apprenticeship • What a typical day looks like at a law firm • Balancing studying with working • The responsibilities given to apprentices • What working in law is really like • Common misconceptions about working in a law firm • The skills you can develop through an apprenticeship • Adam’s experience of building a career at Attwells • Advice for anyone considering a legal apprenticeship
If you're a student, school leaver, parent, teacher or careers adviser considering a career in law, this episode offers an honest look at what a legal apprenticeship can actually be like.
