Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Forsters

6 February 2025 – Applications close

Forsters is a leading London law firm with practice areas from commercial real estate to private wealth and dispute resolution. Our lawyers’ engaged, approachable manner combined with the delivery of concise, clear and commercially-led advice is what helps us to develop long-term client relationships.

At Forsters, we take happiness seriously! We offer a range of firm socials and clubs for you to dive into, including football, netball, running, rounders, yoga, run club, choir, and even a book club. We encourage you to immerse yourself into the full Forsters experience by joining our regular firm-wide and team-based events.

We are also driven by what really matters, and you can also get involved with our Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) committee and charity networks, which host fantastic events throughout the year. The firm also organises a lunch club that supports a local church by providing meals to those in need every Thursday.

About the Solicitor Apprenticeship

Embark on a six-year journey to solicitor success with Forsters’ Solicitor Apprenticeship – your exciting path to a rewarding legal career!

Our apprenticeship programme is designed to expand your horizons, offering a unique opportunity to dive into a variety of practice areas. It’s the perfect choice for those who want to earn while they learn, discover their passions in a supportive environment, and gain invaluable experience from industry leaders.

From day one, you’re more than just an apprentice – you’re a valued member of our team. You’ll work alongside experienced fee earners on real client matters, participate in team meetings, conduct research, assist with document preparation, maintain accurate records, and support the team through various stages of transactions. Plus, you’ll attend sessions and workshops to build your legal knowledge and skills, laying a strong foundation for your future.

As you progress, we’ll give you the chance to take on more responsibility, helping you grow and develop into the lawyer you aspire to be. At Forsters, we’re not just shaping careers – we’re crafting the future of legal excellence.

Eligibility: five 4s at GCSE and ABB at A-level

Training provider: BPP

Years one and two:

In your first two years, you’ll settle into one department, giving you the chance to really get to know the work and the team. You’ll also spend six months with our Compliance team, offering you a unique perspective on the business and expanding your network across the firm.

Years three and four:

In years three and four, things get exciting as you start rotating annually through some of our key practice areas. You’ll explore departments like construction, commercial real estate, property litigation, and residential property, discovering where your passions lie.

Years five and six:

In your final two years, you’ll join our trainees in rotating through six different practice areas to experience a wide range of legal challenges.

Your last rotation will bring you back to the department you’ve chosen as your qualifying seat, giving you the perfect opportunity to deepen your expertise and prepare for a successful transition into a newly qualified role.

Interested in starting your journey with us? We’d love for you to join one of our open days or online events to learn more about us before you apply. Take this opportunity to get to know us, and we look forward to getting to know you better too!