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Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - RPC

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - RPC

companyRPC
locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today
Apprenticeship (solicitor) - school leaver
Full time
no work experience required
£1-£29,999
Role CommencementWithin 12 months
SRA QWE competencesApplying critical thinking and analysis (SRA competences A5) | Applying legal principles (SRA competences A4) | Clear Oral and Written Communication (SRA competences C1) | Client relationships (SRA competences C2) | Learning from practice and other people (SRA competences A2) | Legal Drafting (SRA competences B4) | Legal Research (SRA competences B2) | Opportunity to gain feedback from effective supervision (SRA competences A3) | Project/case management (SRA competences B7) | Technical legal practice (SRA competences B1) | Understanding the business and compliance environment of the organisation (SRA competences D2) | Self-management (SRA competences D1) | Working in professionally regulated environment (SRA competences A1) | Professional workplace relationships (SRA competences C3)

Deadline 13 January 2025

The programme is aimed at school leavers, with the next intake joining our London office in September 2025. We recruit in Bristol and London in alternate years and so the following intake will join our Bristol office in September 2026.

The six-year programme combines learning and study to help our apprentices develop key skills whilst growing their legal knowledge. Apprentices spend one day a week studying with The University of Law towards a law degree and the solicitors qualifying exams. All university and exams fees are paid for by the firm and you will earn a salary throughout the programme. 

The first year is spent within our legal matter support team, followed by three 12-month placements within different legal teams before joining the training contract rotation for the final two years. This structure allows apprentices to gain an in-depth understanding of many different areas of law prior to qualification.

Our solicitor apprenticeship (level 7) helps build the foundations of a successful career as a solicitor, with the training and support you'll need to excel. 

Recruitment for our solicitor apprenticeship commences with an online application form, followed by an online assessment. 

The University of Law requires candidates to have 5 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade 4 or above.  You will also need A Levels at grade CCC (predicted or obtained) or equivalent qualifications. 

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an assessment day at our London office in February during which we’ll get to know each other.

During the assessment day there will be a variety of exercises designed to help us see if you’re the right fit for RPC and, while they might be challenging, they’re also a lot of fun. You’ll meet some of our partners, lawyers and current apprentices and get a real feel for our unique culture.

If you’re successful following the assessment day, your apprenticeship will start the following September. 

Our anonymous recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.

Required degree level

  • GCSE or equivalent
  • A level/CILEX level 3 or equivalent

Years of experience

  • no work experience required

Salary range

  • £1-£29,999