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Deadline for applications 28 March 2025Salary: £24,320Locations: Manchester/ Bolton /Liverpool / Southport/ Leeds /Cambridge /Hybrid &nbsp;Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship – Fletchers SolicitorsLocation- We are predominantly based in the North West of England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton &amp; Southport, as well as a team in Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.Fletchers Solicitors are one of the country’s leading law firms specialising in personal injury, clinical negligence, private client (Court of Protection), and Legal Costs.Are you a law graduate or a graduate in another subject looking to qualify as a solicitor? Or are you currently working in a law firm but lacking the opportunity or support to take your next step towards qualification?If so, Fletchers Solicitors invites you to apply for our Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship, a 2 to 3-year programme designed to help you qualify as a solicitor while gaining hands-on legal experience.What is the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship?Is a 2 to 3 year programme in which you will study with the University of Law, the UK’s largest legal training provider, to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).The programme combines full-time legal work (five days a week) with a dedicated study day to ensure you are fully prepared for the SQE assessments.Upon passing SQE1 and SQE2, and subject to a character and suitability assessment, you can apply for admission as a solicitor.Who can apply?<ul><li>Graduates with a law degree or a degree in another subject who are passionate about a career in law.</li><li>Individuals working in a legal environment who want to qualify but need structured support and training.</li></ul>What experience will you gain?As an apprentice, you will work within one of our specialist legal teams:Clinical Negligence – Handling claims involving medical mistakes, from cosmetic and dental issues to catastrophic injuries, including birth injuries and delayed cancer diagnoses. Personal Injury – Specialising in serious injury cases from road accidents, workplace incidents, and public liability claims, including fatal accident cases. Private Client – Managing deputyships and trusteeships, ensuring compensation for our clients is protected and managed for their lifetime. Legal Costs – Gaining valuable skills in cost recovery, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and commercial awareness.Why Choose Fletchers?As one of the UK’s leading specialist law firms, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment to help you develop your legal career. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical legal experience while working towards full solicitor qualification.Apply now to take the next step in your legal career with Fletchers Solicitors!​In return Fletchers can offer:35 hours working week Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met) 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option Life Assurance Policy Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses Company sick pay Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn) Monthly voucher awards​ for winning nominees​Main Responsibilities:Speaking with our clients face to face, or by telephone and corresponding with them by email, letter or case management app, always in a professional and courteous way Obtaining and drafting a full and accurate timeline of events based on the client’s instructions Acting on instructions promptly, whether from clients or from training principals and supervising team members Developing and maintaining knowledge of claims processes and best practices Ensuring accurate information is taken and recorded onto the case management system Monitoring and managing a task list efficiently to ensure cases are progressed appropriately Ensure individual targets/KPI’s are met Keeping clients informed of progress Action correspondence on files and deal with accordingly Assisting others with any other reasonable duties as and when required Liaising with and taking instruction from supervisors Adhering to data protection/GDPR &amp; Fletchers office processes Any other reasonable duties ​Essential Skills and Experience:Customer facing experience A willingness to learn and develop Excellent verbal, written communication, and telephone skills Exceptional attention to detail Team player attitude Microsoft Office skills Ability to carry out research Good listening and organisational skills Grade A – C in GCSE English language and Mathematics Drive, Ambition, and Enthusiasm &nbsp;We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.About Fletchers Solicitors:Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning &amp; Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2025 - Fletchers Group

DeadlinesVacation scheme 2025 and Training Contract 2027: 31 January 2025Training Contract 2026/7 only: 30 April 2025Carry out your training with usIt’s important that all of our junior lawyers, whether they are trainees or apprentices, are the right fit for us as a firm. And it’s equally important that we are the right fit for them.&nbsp;To apply for our Vacation Scheme in 2025, and Training Contract in 2027 click Apply.&nbsp;Applications for the Vacation Scheme will close on 31st January 2025. Direct Training Contract applications close 30 April 2025.We are currently supporting both the SQE and LPC routes to qualification as part of our training contract as follows:<ul><li>For any applicants who have not yet completed or commenced an LPC course, our training contract offer will include sponsorship of the SQE.</li><li>We are still accepting applications from individuals who have already commenced or completed an LPC course (to include any courses which build in the LPC, such as 4 year combined undergraduate in Law and LPC course), and these candidates will not need to complete the SQE as part of our training contract.</li></ul>Four seatsDuring your two-year training contract with us you will have the opportunity to complete four placements (known as seats) of six months each. These will take place within four of our eight departments: Corporate, Commercial, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Employment, Health &amp; Regulatory, Housing and Real Estate. Your seat choices are extremely important and we work with our trainees to ensure they get a broad experience of the firm, while also catering for your own personal ambitions and areas of interest.You might also have an opportunity to work with one of our clients on a secondment basis. These are typically with our larger clients as part of their in-house legal team .Training and supportThe training contract begins with a two-week induction programme to introduce you to the firm, your first team, your fellow trainee solicitors and our systems and processes. This ensures you are fully prepared when you undertake your first seat.Trainee/NQ buddy systemDuring the induction process you will be assigned a ‘buddy’, who will be a NQ solicitor. As someone who has recently completed their training contract, they will be ideally placed to offer support and guidance and answer any questions you may have. Once in your seat, you will work through a structured programme, perform real work and your mentor will oversee your development over the next six months. All the while, you will be provided with feedback through our regular reviewsOngoing training and developmentThroughout the two-year training contract you will also receive a multitude of training and the opportunity to attend regular legislation update seminars, as well as soft skills development training.BenefitsAlongside a competitive salary our trainees receive:<ul><li>25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days</li><li>Group personal pension plan with employer contributions</li><li>Flexible benefits package including health and dental cover, insurance and discounted shopping</li><li>Life assurance package</li><li>Subsidised parking and interest-free season ticket loan for travel</li><li>Postgraduate course sponsorship including tuition fees and maintenance grants</li></ul>Before applying, take a look at our&nbsp;Join Us&nbsp;section.&nbsp; Here you will find out how you can discover more about the firm and our people before deciding whether to apply.At Ward Hadaway, we believe in investing in our people.We are passionate about helping our people to fulfil their potential and grow their careers with the firm. This is why we ensure that the training experience is rich and rewarding for each of our junior lawyers, with a focus on allowing our people to develop successful, fulfilling careers in the law.We are members of The Sustainable Recruitment Alliance and we make sure the impact on the environment during our search for early talent is minimised.&nbsp; As such we are very proud&nbsp;to have won the 2022 Award for Sustainability in Early Talent Recruitment.&nbsp;

Training Contract 2027 and Training Contract 2025 - Ward Hadaway

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