Running apprentices, without the overhead
Every manager who's ever line-managed a graduate wonders what they've signed up for. Here's the practical support Datalaw wraps around apprenticeships so you can keep running your team.
What you get, month one
Onboarding playbook
First-90-days plan for each apprenticeship route so managers know what to allocate, when.
Monthly progress reports
One page a month per apprentice: on-programme progress, portfolio milestones, blockers.
Portfolio coaching
Direct support for the apprentice on portfolio building — you don't have to become an assessor.
End-point assessment
We manage the assessment window with the EPAO. You don't have to know how it works.
Manager FAQs
How much of my time will this take?
About 20 minutes per apprentice per week for the first three months, dropping to 30 minutes per month once they're up and running.
What if the apprentice isn't good enough?
We handle formal review with them. You always get a probation period; and we work with you to move them on if it's genuinely not working.
Can I hire apprentices in different practice areas?
Yes. You can mix and match — a paralegal in property, a solicitor apprentice in litigation, etc.