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Deadline: 31 December 2024Are you passionate about a career in law? Do you want to work for a Firm where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential? Our Solicitor Apprenticeship will provide you with invaluable and varied work experience whilst studying towards a legal qualification - all whilst earning a salary.What will the solicitor apprenticeship involve?Whilst training, as a Solicitor Apprentice, you will support the Paralegals and Senior Paralegals within the TST, as well as the fee earners across the Firm with routine legal tasks. As with Paralegal Apprentices, Solicitor Apprentices will have the opportunity to experience different sub-teams within the TST over the course of the apprenticeship and will have the option to apply to do a seat in the Innovation and Legal Technology team, and/or the TST Scotland team.This is a busy role where work may come from any of the Firm's Groups and, as a result, a Solicitor Apprentice will work on a wide variety of assignments. The complexity of work and responsibility within the TST will develop over the course of the apprenticeship.During Year 1,&nbsp;work assignments may include:<ul><li>assessing the relevance of a wide range of documents as part of dispute cases.</li><li>drafting and producing legal documents and standard forms.</li><li>checking legal documents for quality, consistency and content.</li><li>creating bundles for trial and Employment Tribunals.</li><li>reviewing and reporting on commercial and legal documents as part of a corporate due diligence exercise.</li><li>managing electronic data sites, uploading, and ordering documents, and liaising with third parties.</li><li>providing transactional support on Corporate, Finance or Real Estate projects.</li><li>any additional tasks as required by the business.</li></ul>During Years 2 to 4, work assignments will develop in complexity and level of responsibility and may include:<ul><li>attending client meetings/providing support to clients on-site.</li><li>matter or case management.</li><li>conducting legal research and providing advice based on findings; and</li><li>client or Group secondments.</li></ul>During Years 5 and 6, Solicitor Apprentices will leave the TST and join the Trainee Solicitor group (and will complete movement around different teams in the Firm).In addition to the above, all Solicitor Apprentices are expected to participate in business engagement and team development activities or initiatives relevant to their role to identify ways in which the TST can support the Firm in a better way. They are also expected to become familiar with and promote the use of legal technology for routine and/or project work.What are the Entry Requirements?<ul><li>at least 5 GCSEs grades 4 or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths, and 3 A-levels grades ABB or above, 128 UCAS points (or equivalent)</li><li>ambition and a commitment to succeed in a legal career; and&nbsp;</li><li>an appetite to learn and a commitment to studying a 6-year programme whilst balancing working full-time.</li></ul>What is the Recruitment Process?All processes below will be conducted via Addleshaw Goddard's recruitment portal.1) Online application &amp; Eligibility Screening 2) Situational Judgement Testing 3) Video/Voice Interview&nbsp;Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person assessment centre in the Manchester office, to be held on 17th or 18th February 2025.&nbsp;We will support with travel arrangements.The assessment centre consists of: Partner Briefing, Competency based interview, Written Task, and a Group exercise.Addleshaw Goddard work with RARE recruitment during the application process. This aims to promote diversity and review grades in a socio-economic context - providing valuable insight into the context in which grades were achieved.This opportunity is also available to non-law graduates (those who have a degree in an area other than law). Law graduates are not eligible to apply for the Solicitor Apprenticeship but can apply for our training contract and placement scheme opportunities. Visit our Early Careers website for more information.Please note, you must be available to start in September 2025.&nbsp;Apprenticeship OverviewOne day per week will be spent with BPP University, working towards your LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice degree and the Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Upon completion of your law degree, you will sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 &amp; 2 and qualify as a solicitor.Your apprenticeship will be delivered by a blend of interactive online workshops and e-learning content on the BPP learning platform, together with off-the-job training and a work based portfolio to demonstrate your application of the skills required for the role of a solicitor. Coupled with the on-the-job learning, completion of the apprenticeship will lead to obtaining your solicitor qualification.At the end of the apprenticeship, you will have attained the qualifications to practise as a qualified solicitor and eligible to apply for Newly Qualified solicitor roles in the Firm.The apprenticeship standard is based in the SRA's Statement of Solicitor Competence. Achievement of the standard and the associated apprenticeship assessment plan will satisfy the SRA's regulatory framework for qualification as a solicitor, subject to the SRA's usual tests of character and suitability.Qualifications:&nbsp;LLB Law and Legal Practice Degree, and qualification as an England &amp; Wales Solicitor (through successful completion of the SQE)What are the future prospects?Newly qualified solicitor role, subject to vacancies and performance.Who are we looking for?There is no Addleshaw Goddard type. We are looking for authentic personalities who are aspiring, confident and committing to becoming great lawyers. We want people who want to learn alongside the best in the procession, bringing their energy and passion to our team and our clients.Key skills we look for: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Commercial awareness, Team work, Career motivation and knowledge of Addleshaw Goddard.You'll receive training that's tailored to your needs and interests while gaining a first-hand insight into life at one of the UK's most respected law firms. You will be supported by some of our brightest minds and challenged with meaningful work, helping you develop the connections and skills you need to become a trusted lawyer.Please ensure that you apply for the position as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The closing date is a rough guideline as to when an advert will close. The advert may close before the given closing date if the employer has filled the position(s).&nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person's sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, background or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities.&nbsp;To do this effectively, we'd like to hear from you as soon as possible if there are things we can do to support you through the application or interview process – for example, providing you with additional time, organising appointments on particular days, or providing any accessibility support you may require to access our resources or buildings.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss ways in which we can support you, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:earlycareers@addleshawgoddard.com" target="_blank">earlycareers@addleshawgoddard.com</a>Click apply to find out more.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Addleshaw Goddard

Deadline: 28 February 2025We encourage you to apply early, as we will start reviewing applications before the deadlineOur Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme is a career pathway for people seeking to qualify as a solicitor without having to attend university full-time.The programme lasts six years, during which time you will be working across a range of teams, whilst studying one-day a week with BPP University Law School.Throughout the six years, you will earn a competitive salary and we will also cover your entire tuition fees.Furthermore, you will receive guidance and feedback from your work-based supervisor, as well as ongoing support from a dedicated BPP Study Coach.At the end of the programme, you will obtain an LLB (Hons) law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (“SQE”), giving you the same qualifications as our trainee solicitors.Solicitor apprentices will spend their first 12 months based in business function teams – such as risk &amp; compliance, and knowledge. Here, you will develop your knowledge, gain transferable skills and broaden your understanding of how law firms operate.Over the following three years, you will have the opportunity to spend 12 months in several different practice areas including real estate, corporate, asset finance or dispute resolution. Throughout these rotations you will gain valuable experiences whilst developing your legal skills. Typical tasks include legal research, engaging with clients, assisting fee earners with tasks, document management and article writing.For the final two years, you’ll rotate practice groups every four months. At this point there will be an opportunity to spend four months based in one of our international offices.How to apply for the September 2025 intake.Are you eligible?Applicants will need to have achieved, or be predicted, at least ABB at A-Level (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths and English (grades 9 – 4). To help you prepare for the selection process please visit our ‘<a href="https://earlycareers.wfw.com/how-to-apply/what-we-look-for/" target="_blank">What We Look For</a>’ page.Stage 1 - ApplicationThe first stage of the selection process involves completing an online application form: where you will be asked to provide information about your education history and any work experience you may have. You do not require any legal work experience to apply.However, you may wish to complete our <a href="https://earlycareers.wfw.com/what-we-offer/virtual-work-experience/" target="_blank">Virtual Work Experience Programme</a> to discover more about the kinds of work you may be involved with and whether this interests you.As part of the application form, we will also ask you to outline your reasons for applying.Our online application form is now open and the deadline for submissions is Friday 28 February 2025. We encourage you to apply early, as we will start reviewing applications before the deadline.Stage 2 – Video InterviewIf your online application is successful we will invite you to a video interview. As part of this, you will be asked to record your answers to four questions on an online platform. This part of the assessment will further explore your motivation for applying and will also include some scenario-based questions.When the interview starts, four questions will appear on the screen one at a time. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your answer before recording starts. You then have 90 to 120 seconds to record your answer. Once this time elapses you will not be able to re-record.If you are successful at the video interview stage, we will invite you to attend an assessment day at our London office.Stage 3 - Assessment DayIf you are successful at the video interview stage, we will invite you to attend an assessment day at our London office. This assessment will involve a work-based scenario with the day designed to measure your analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as your written, organisational and communication skills.You will be part of a small group of no more than eight candidates. Before exercises start, you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow candidates and throughout the day, members of our Early Careers team will assess your progress.Afterwards, you will be invited to take a tour of our office and see first-hand our collaborative working environment. You will also have the opportunity to talk with our current trainees and ask about their experience at WFW.Salary and benefitsYou will earn a starting salary of £26,000, which will be reviewed as you progress through the programme. When you join the firm, you will also receive a £500 payment to support with your transition into the workplace.You will also be entitled to an extensive range of employee benefits.You can find out some more information in our FAQs.For more information including FAQs and , click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Watson Farley & Williams

Deadline: 19 January 2025Are you ready to Launch into Law?Launch into Law is our new solicitor apprenticeship programme. It's for bright, determined and confident school leavers who want to start their career at a leading global law firm without having to go to university.Over six years as a Launch into Law apprentice, you'll earn a salary while studying and get all the experience you need to make your mark at our Firm.Launch into Law offers a professional-level (Level 7) degree apprenticeship that provides a mix of on-the-job learning and formal study. You'll graduate ready to start your career as a newly qualified associate, with unbeatable experience of working as a commercial lawyer in the City of London.What we offer<ul><li>Starting salary £32,000&nbsp;</li><li>Tuition fees paid</li><li>£1,000 set-up bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Start September 2025</li></ul>Minimum requirements<ul><li>AAB at A Level (or equivalent)</li><li>5 GCSEs at 5 or above, including maths and English</li></ul>The Launch into Law Solicitor Apprenticeship programmeAs a Launch into Law solicitor apprentice, you'll get everything you need to begin a successful career in law. You'll spend four days a week working in our City of London offices, and one day studying at the University of Law (ULaw). You'll be awarded an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) Parts 1 and 2.What you’ll be doingYou will spend some initial time in Business Services to gain a broader understanding of the firm and ease your transition into working at a City firm. Following this, you will rotate through multiple practice groups to gain hands-on experience in what we do for our clients around the world and how we do it. From day one, you will be part of our friendly teams, working side-by-side with our lawyers on real client work, often on matters that make business headlines. We are also building a flexible structure that includes periods of block study at university and access to secondments.What you’ll learnYou'll get exposure to exciting, real work, deadlines and practical legal knowledge across different parts of our business that will stand you in great stead as a future lawyer. Expect to build a fantastic network of friends and colleagues along the way.We'll support you at every step to develop the professional and personal skills that will help you succeed.Programme overviewOur programme combines practical experience with academic studies, guiding you across different legal practices through to completing the SQE.Years 1 to 4<ul><li>Work in the office four days a week&nbsp;</li><li>Year-long placements in different legal practices</li><li>One day a week at ULaw, completing your LLB modules via a blend of virtual and face-to-face workshops, seminars and assessments</li></ul>Years 5 and 6<ul><li>Shorter placements in different legal practices</li><li>A mix of on-the-job and part-time study plus a period of full-time study with ULaw completing your SQE</li></ul>What we’re looking forWe're not looking for one type of person—we want solicitor apprentices with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Yet there are some attributes that everyone who works here has in common. Here’s how you know you belong at White &amp; Case:You have real integrityYou'll work hard to maintain the trust of our clients and your colleagues.You share our mindsetEveryone who works here is smart: Intelligence and academic excellence is vital.You’re driven to succeedNone of us are afraid of hard work, and we know that's what it takes to achieve great results.You’re always a team playerWe're One Firm and one team.You’re constantly curiousYou'll always want to know what we're doing and why.You’re 100 per cent client-focussedOur clients come first, and you'll never lose sight of this.Your salary and benefitsYour starting salary will be £32,000 and will increase every year. We'll also give you a set-up bonus of £1,000 to help with the costs of, for example, buying work clothes and getting set up for your new life working in the City of London.When you're in the office, you can enjoy complimentary food and refreshments from our onsite Broad Street Kitchen (BSK) restaurant.And when it's time to study and complete your professional training, all your tuition fees will be paid.Our recruitment and assessment processGet ready to applyYou can apply from 9 September 2024 until 19 January 2025. We will review and assess every application, so be sure to take all the time you need. Get to know our Firm, find out about the six-year Launch into Law programme and make sure that we're the right Firm for you.An online application formThis is your chance to introduce yourself and tell us why you're interested in becoming a solicitor apprentice at White &amp; Case specifically.Tell us about your education history and any work experience that you have. This doesn't need to be legal experience, but can include any paid or unpaid work or volunteering.Video assessmentDuring the video assessment, you'll answer three questions and your response will be recorded. You'll have a few moments to prepare for each question and c.90 seconds to answer. Before you answer the questions, you'll have the opportunity to complete a practice question to help you feel more at ease.Assessment dayWe'll invite you to our offices in the heart of the City of London for an assessment day. This is your opportunity to meet with the Early Careers Legal Recruitment and Development Team, associates and partners. You’ll have an interview and also complete a written assessment and group exercise.During the interviews, we want to hear about your experiences so far and why you're interested in a career in law. We also want to know why you're interested in joining White &amp; Case. You'll be given the opportunity to ask any questions you have.For more information including FAQs and , click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - White & Case

Deadline: 16 January 2025 at middayAt Travers Smith, we value new talent and actively seek school leavers, post A Level, with the ambition, drive and commitment to pursue a career in law. We are passionate about helping to ensure that a legal career is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or personal circumstances. Diversity and independence of thought are key to our success.Our Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme provides the perfect launchpad for a rewarding legal career. We have partnered with BPP Law School in designing a programme to provide our apprentices with the foundational knowledge of the law and the opportunity to put your learning into practice through real life, on-the-job experience. Our work environment will support you throughout your learning journey, with one-on-one mentoring and meaningful guidance from our experienced lawyers.We invite you to challenge your intellectual boundaries, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons. You can count on our support and recognition for every milestone as you work towards achieving your ambition to qualify as a solicitor.Key facts<ul><li>Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship</li><li>Location: London</li><li>Start date: September 2025</li><li>Salary: £27,000 + £3,000 one-off support payment</li><li>One day of study a week and four on-the-job training days per week</li><li>Eligibility: Predicted AAB at A level or equivalent, and 7 x 6s at GCSE including English and Maths</li><li>Applications open: 03 October 2024 (at midday)</li><li>Applications close: 16 January 2025 (at midday)</li></ul>WorkThe solicitor apprenticeship is a six-year programme. For four days a week, you will be working in our London office, sitting with lawyers in one of our specialist departments and supervised by a senior member of the team. To broaden your knowledge and experience, you will rotate departments every year in years 1-4 and every 6 months in years 5-6.&nbsp; You'll be a key member of each of these teams, involved in real-life legal cases and transactions for our valued clients. At the end of the six years, upon the award of the apprenticeship, you will be a qualified solicitor and eligible to apply for a newly qualified associate role with the firm. You will earn a competitive salary throughout your apprenticeship.StudyYou'll spend one day a week studying for your degree-level apprenticeship with BPP Law School, leading to the award of an LLB (Hons) in law as well as the post-graduate level SQE (Solicitors' Qualifying Examination). The course covers the core legal topics which are essential for legal practice, and consists of online live teaching, tutor-led performance coaching, guided self-study, and professional workshops, with regular exam-style assessments and portfolio tasks. You do not need any prior legal learning or qualification. All course fees are covered by Travers Smith.SupportThroughout your apprenticeship, you will have several sources of academic and pastoral support, working together to help you succeed:<ul><li>BPP provides a specialised skills coach who will meet with you regularly to discuss progress with your studies and offer guidance on getting the best out of the teaching and other resources on offer from BPP.</li><li>In the workplace, you will have a dedicated supervisor to provide day-to-day guidance on the work allocated to you and help you to develop your legal and commercial knowledge and skills. Our apprentice supervisors will also meet with you and your BPP skills coach to help you navigate the interface between your studies and your workplace learning. We also operate a buddy system to provide you with more junior level advice and support.</li><li>We will also provide dedicated HR support for apprentices, responsible for all aspects of your time with the firm, including liaising with our Learning &amp; Development team to provide you with ongoing workplace training, as well as helping you with any wellbeing issues.</li></ul>For more information, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Travers Smith

Deadline: 28 February 2025Our solicitor apprenticeship in London offers a great opportunity to kick start your career in the legal profession.Hands-on experience at an international law firmOur solicitor apprenticeship offers you an exciting opportunity to work on deals with international clients while also studying and working towards a level 7 solicitor apprenticeship standard.What you'll be doingWe'll provide you with exciting opportunities to work on deals with international clients and you will also complete your studies at the same time.On the academic side you will gain lots of useful knowledge which you’ll be able to use in your everyday work. BPP Law School will teach the course through a combination of online and face-to-face learning and you’ll have one day a week to dedicate entirely to your studies.You’ll be part of a team of partners, associates, trainees and paralegals; you can expect to be helping our lawyers with a variety of tasks. You could find yourself working on anything from a high-profile, £multi-million financial litigation case to a ground-breaking M&amp;A deal. You could also spend time on secondment at a client’s office, absorbing a totally different business culture first-hand. &nbsp;We would also encourage you to take up one of our international secondment opportunities for our apprentices in our offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, Paris, Singapore and Seoul – it's an incredible chance to expand your horizons, experience new cultures and explore our global network.It will be a challenge but we’ll provide you with lots of support with a dedicated supervisor and buddy/mentor and lots of opportunities for training and development.Main responsibilitiesDuties may vary considerably according to the specialist area that the role is based within. However, tasks may involve: carrying out factual and legal research; assisting with the opening, progress and closing of files; reviewing documents; drafting forms and other legal documents; or handling confidential information.DevelopmentOurs is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Regular development reviews, both formal and informal, will identify your strengths, pinpoint areas for improvement and give you the chance to discuss your career objectives. At every stage, your supervisor will manage and guide your development. Ultimately, our people are our firm, so investing in your professional development is a priority. The better you perform, the better we will tooRewards and benefitsIn return for your hard work and dedication, you'll enjoy a wide range of rewards.As well as a starting salary of £30,000&nbsp;a year, you'll also receive a flexible package of benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs.We look for four key characteristics in our future apprentices:The ability to quickly assimilate a wealth of information and identify the main issues is critical. You’ll have an excellent academic record (ideally predicted at least&nbsp;ABB at A-level) and be able to make well-reasoned decisions and have meticulous attention to detail.Strong, productive relationships with colleagues as well as clients are vital to every area of our work and therefore interpersonal skills are paramount too. You need to be good at expressing yourself clearly and succinctly – both face-to-face and in writing – and you’ll know how to tailor your message to your audience, build rapport and be persuasive.Ambitious, driven and inquisitive, you’ll love a challenge and have the resilience needed to respond well to feedback and adapt to working in a changing environment. As someone who always keeps the end result firmly in mind and is enthusiastic even under pressure, you’ll be able to show us you know how to get a job not just done, but done brilliantly – to the very best of your ability.Lastly, you won’t be afraid to question and challenge, or to put forward practical solutions and ideas that are well thought through. We’re known for sound commercial judgement and our international outlook so you’ll need the potential to develop the same skills.For more information, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Stephenson Harwood

Deadline: 23 February 2025We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential, which is why we have launched our 6 year Apprenticeship Programme in our London office. Whether university isn’t the right choice for you or you are keen to start working straight away, our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme gives you to a great alternative route to qualify as a Solicitor.What will I be doing?You will work alongside and learn from some of the brightest minds in their field, helping to solve some of our clients' most complex legal and business problems while learning the academic and practical skills needed to excel as a lawyer. You will receive a high standard of training from us while studying one day per week.You’ll spend one day a week studying with BPP University, taking part in workshops and seminars and complete various assessments across the 6 years.&nbsp;What will I learn?<ul><li>Knowledge of core areas of the law, legal practice and regulation</li><li>Ethics, professionalism and judgement</li><li>How to progress legal matters and transactions</li><li>Methods of applying legal knowledge and commercial judgement to produce</li><li>solutions which meet clients’ needs</li><li>Deploying a full range of legal skills – including legal writing and drafting,</li><li>case analysis, legal research, advocacy and interviewing and advising</li><li>Commercial awareness</li></ul>You can read the full curriculum on the <a href="https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/apprenticeships/solicitor-apprenticeship" target="_blank">BBP Website - Solicitor Apprenticeship | Law | BPP</a>StructureApprentices at Norton Rose Fulbright are assigned to a Practice Group, a specific area of law in the business, for the duration of their apprenticeship. Whilst this means that apprentices do not rotate in the same manner as trainees, there are possible options for short-term secondments into different parts of the business.Secondments can include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Pro Bono</li><li>Compliance</li><li>General Counsel</li></ul>We aim to be flexible and as a result of this, the available secondments might change year to year.What will I get paid?&nbsp;Build your career and become a qualified solicitor whilst working and earning. The starting salary will be £28,000, and will increase year on year matching with a graduate trainee solicitor salary by the fifth yearWhat qualifications will I get?<ul><li>Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship</li><li>LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice</li></ul>Where will I be based?All Solicitor Apprentices will be located in our London office.Who can apply?This programme is open to all final year school leavers who are completed, or who are completing, their A-Levels To be considered we require you to be on track to achieving AAB at A-Level (or equivalent), however we understand that a successful team only thrives with a diverse range of skills, therefore we are also interested to hear about your strengths and motivations, as well as your extra-curricular achievements.Application Process<ul><li>Upon submitting your online application form, you will be invited to complete a bespoke online test, a behaviour based gamification software, tailored to NRF.</li><li>If you meet the minimum benchmark for our online test, your application will be screened against our criteria and if successful you will be invited to conduct a Teams video interview with a member of the Early Careers team. Passing this, you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre.</li></ul>What does the assessment centre include?Our assessment centre includes three elements:<ul><li>Individual timed assessment – reviewing a case study and presenting your thoughts to an assessor</li><li>Group negotiation exercise</li><li>Partner interview</li></ul>For more information, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Norton Rose Fulbright

Deadline: 27 February 2025 for solicitor apprenticeship application, however, solicitor apprentice open day applications must be submitted by 9 January 2025.WHAT’S INVOLVEDA structured, six-year solicitor apprenticeship programme to help you reach your potential.You will have the chance to learn and work at the same time, building on the knowledge gained in your studies through having ‘hands on’ experience in a global, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.You will be supported before the programme starts with a comprehensive onboarding and induction schedule.During the programme you will have:<ul><li>a dedicated supervisor in each seat,</li><li>a skills coach to support with your studies,</li><li>points of contact in the Early Careers team, and</li><li>seats in business services and legal teams.</li></ul>WHAT WE LOOK FORWe look for Solicitor Apprentices who are interested in a career in commercial law in an international law firm, who are pragmatic, motivated to work hard, to make the most of their studies and who are eager to learn from every opportunity.We also look for those who have an interest in our industry sectors, but you don’t need any technical knowledge of our sectors – we can teach you that.RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTSTo apply to us, you should:<ul><li>Be a year 12 or year 13 student, due to complete their A-Level studies by Summer 2025.</li><li>Have seven GCSEs including Maths and English, or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above.</li><li>On track to, or have achieved BBB (120 UCAs tariff points) at A-Level, 32 IB points, or equivalent, although we will consider all applications as a whole, and we will also consider extenuating/mitigating circumstances.</li></ul>Please note, we are unable to accept applications from anyone who has commenced their second year of a university undergraduate degree.BENEFITS<ul><li>Solicitor Apprentices join on a salary of £25,700.</li><li>25 days of paid leave per year.</li><li>Flexible (optional) benefits including gym membership (Gymflex), cycle to work scheme, taste card, travel and home insurance, dental insurance, Give As you Earn.</li><li>Group life cover, personal accident insurance and income protection.</li><li>Option to apply for subsidised membership of a private medical insurance scheme through BUPA.</li><li>Onsite massages.</li><li>Contributory pension.</li><li>Optional season ticket loan.</li><li>Private GP scheme.</li><li>Tax free childcare scheme and parental transition coaching.</li></ul>HOW TO APPLY<ul><li>Complete an application form</li><li>Attend a virtual assessment centre</li><li>First round interviews with HR</li><li>Final round interviews with two of our lawyers</li></ul>Places are filled on a rolling basis so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.For more information, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - August/September 2025 - HFW

Deadline: 17 February 2025 at 23.59Expect to be inspired, to gain opportunity and to flourish on our solicitor apprenticeship programme.We will launch our first solicitor apprenticeships from September 2025, offering driven, curious and resilient solicitor apprentices the opportunity to kick-start their legal career with us. Over six years, you will study at one of the UK's leading law schools, BPP, alongside getting hands-on, commercial work experience to enhance your learning and to build the necessary skills to become a successful commercial solicitor.There are many benefits to the solicitor apprentice route. Apart from no student debt, you’ll be exposed to market-leading deals and disputes which will put your studies into context, giving you the opportunity to learn whilst you earn. Gradually, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge by being challenged with innovative work in a fast-paced environment, learning from leading lawyers at Freshfields and educators at BPP. You will help clients achieve their goals and will also make a positive impact through the firm’s array of pro bono work.You’ll also immerse yourself in our firm and see first-hand why our vibrant and inclusive culture is the key to our success. Whether that’s joining one of our diversity networks, or contributing to one of our many social clubs, there will be plenty of options for you to enjoy your working life in the city.Programme overviewYears one–four<ul><li>You can expect to rotate around our market-leading practice groups on annual seat rotations. You will have a dedicated supervisor and partner mentor within the team to help you manage your working day, as well as many other touchpoints in the knowledge teams and assistant and trainee populations.</li><li>You will work four days a week in our London office, with one day a week studying towards your Law LLB at BPP on their Waterloo campus.</li></ul>Years five–six<ul><li>You can expect to complete shorter rotations in our London practice groups, with the opportunity to go on a client or network secondment towards the end of year six.</li><li>You will continue your studies with BPP, focussing on the SQE content, but this time in a full-time study model, taking time out of work to focus on completing your SQE exams.</li></ul>Who are we looking for?We value diversity of thought and experience in our lawyers and this especially applies to those who are going to join us on our apprentice programme. However, here are some attributes that will help you succeed:<ul><li>Enthusiastic and driven to achieve<ul><li>Having enthusiasm and a willingness to do what it takes to meet a goal</li></ul></li><li>Agile and flexible learner<ul><li>You are curious about acquiring new knowledge or learning new skills and doing things in different ways</li></ul></li><li>Resilient and tenacious<ul><li>You have confidence in your abilities, but can adapt to new challenges as and when they arise</li></ul></li><li>Team orientated and people-focussed<ul><li>You enjoy working with others towards a common goal and are excited by working with a range of colleagues and clients</li></ul></li></ul>Salary and benefitsYou can expect a starting salary of £28,000, which will increase each year you progress through our programme. We also offer a £3,000 sign-on bonus to our successful solicitor apprentices who accept our offer to help with some of those starting out costs, whether that’s travel or housing. Alongside that, all your study fees with BPP will be paid meaning you will have no student debt.<ul><li>The firm offers 26 days holidays a year, as well as a range of lifestyle benefits, including private medical schemes and gym plans.</li></ul>Application process&nbsp;Our application process starts with our online application which will be made up of structured questions to help us understand why you are interested in a solicitor apprenticeship and in the business world more broadly. This will be followed by two psychometric tests. If you are successful through each of these stages, you will be invited to take part in our in-person assessment centre. This will be made up of four assessments with a theme that runs through the day. For those who are invited onto an assessment centre, there will be a pre-assessment centre insight day to give you the opportunity to learn more about the apprenticeship, the firm and what we are looking for. You will also have the opportunity to meet our early careers team and a range of our lawyers.<ul><li>Online application form</li><li>Online assessments, including the <a href="https://secure.getfeedback.net/v2/AUQJRVLKYQ" target="_blank">Watson Glaser Test</a></li><li>In-person assessment centre at our London office, comprised of:<ul><li>Written Test</li><li>Problem Solving Discussion with Associates</li><li>Group Exercise</li><li>Partner Interview</li></ul></li><li>If you have any questions about our application process or require any reasonable adjustments through the assessment process, please email us at <a href="mailto:ukearlycareers@freshfields.com" target="_blank">ukearlycareers@freshfields.com</a>.</li></ul>For more information, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Freshfields

Deadline: 23 December 2024Our legal apprenticeship is a great opportunity for A-level students looking to start their career within the legal sector, without the cost or time associated with university.&nbsp;It's also great for people without a law degree looking for a new career in the legal sector.An alternative to universityWe understand that university is not for everyone and appreciate that practical work experience, alongside studying, works better for some individuals.&nbsp; DWF offer exciting apprenticeship opportunities for those looking to start their career as a Solicitor Apprentice.You will gain valuable legal experience&nbsp;at a global legal business, working towards an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice, complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, and receive a competitive salary at the same time.We recruit once a year for our Solicitor Apprenticeship, and in order to be considered, you must be available to start employment in September 2025.&nbsp;Law graduates are not eligible to apply for a Solicitor Apprenticeship.ll applicants must have proof of their right to work in the UK.ApplicationThe first step to securing a solicitor apprenticeship is to complete an online application. During your application, you will be asked details of your academics, work experience and you will also be asked to complete a personal statement which outlines your motivation for a solicitor apprenticeship. From this we are trying to ascertain what skills you have which would be relevant for a solicitor apprenticeship.&nbsp;Tip - We don't expect applicants to have legal work experience so please don't worry if you haven't gained any yet, but part time work experience or work in other industries can allow you to develop lots of transferrable skills.&nbsp;InterviewIf your application meets our criteria, you will be offered the chance to complete a video interview. The video interview will take around 15 minutes to complete and will include a mixture of strengths based and competency based interview questions.&nbsp;Tip - A strengths based question tends to be more forward thinking, asking you to consider the role of a solicitor apprentice and reflect on what skills you have which would allow you to thrive in this role. A competency based interview would ask you to provide examples of previous experience to demonstrate a skill.&nbsp;Assessment CentreOur third and final step would be to invite you to attend an assessment centre in one of our offices. Our assessment centres comprise of three exercises; a strengths based interview, group exercise and a written task. You will also attend an informal networking session to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role.&nbsp;Tip - We'd like to find out more about your motivation for a solicitor apprenticeship and your understanding of the role, so make sure that you can demonstrate your understanding throughout each exercise.&nbsp;OfferIf you pass the assessment centre stage, you will be offered a solicitor apprenticeship.Once offered, we will keep in touch with you to make sure that you achieve the required grades, we'll share relevant updates and we'll invite you to attend social events with your peers before you start.&nbsp;For more information, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - August 2025 - DWF

Deadline: 31 January 2025Law is an exciting career prospect for many, but university isn’t always the right choice for every person.&nbsp;We offer Solicitor Apprenticeships in our Guildford and London offices.Whether you want to avoid university fees or you are keen to get stuck in and work straight away, our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme gives you to a great alternative route to qualify as a Solicitor.&nbsp;Our established programme has been running for seven years so we know how to help you achieve your goals and how to support you along the way.During our six-year programme, you’ll study for an LLB degree in Legal Practice, build your career and become a qualified solicitor whilst working and earning without having to pay the university fees.We are looking for talented individuals who are aligned with our values of being Authentic, Collaborative, Committed and Forward Looking, helping us to unlock and grow value for our clients. &nbsp;Furthermore, we’re looking for people who can champion our inclusive culture and focus on being a sustainable business. Alongside being technically brilliant, we expect more from our lawyers including our trainees. We recognise the need to be human in our approach so emotional intelligence is key.You’ll ideally have achieved or be predicted at least BBB at A-Level (or equivalent) and 8 GCSE’s grades 9 – 4 including English and Maths.As part of your application form, you’ll explore your motivations for a legal career and why you are applying to us as a firm. We are also keen for you to showcase how you align with our values of being Authentic, Collaborative, Committed and Forward Looking.If you are successful after submitting your online application form, you’ll be invited to complete a video interview where you’ll see the question appear on your screen and be given time to prepare before recording your answer. We have practice interviews you can do through the <a href="https://candidates.shortlist.me/practice-legal-interview/" target="_blank">Shortlister website</a> so you know what to expect and be ready ahead of making your submission.During the video interview, we want to see your individual personality and why you’re keen to join us. We also look for other key attributes, such as being client centric, committed to driving high standards, being commercially minded and being collaborative.We would also encourage you to reach out to the Early Talent team at this stage if you require any potential adjustments such as, if you require extra time – it’s important to us to give you any support you need so you have the best chance at success.&nbsp;Our final stage is attending our Placement Scheme or standalone Assessment Centre depending on which pathway you have applied to. If you attend a Placement Scheme, your Assessment Centre will be included within your programme. &nbsp;We work with Aspiring Solicitors to provide firm-specific tailored support all candidates who receive a place on a UK Placement Scheme to help you prepare in advance and get the most out of the experience. &nbsp;Our assessment centre includes a face-to-face interview and other exercises which are designed to assess our identified performance criteria. People come to us from a variety of backgrounds and degree disciplines, with a range of perspectives that combine to give our lawyers their distinctive perspective on the law. Our assessment centre is designed for you to showcase what makes you stand out and also for you to get to know us in return.We are able to make adjustments for those who require it so encourage you to get in touch with our Early Talent team if you think this might apply. It’s important to us that you have the right arrangements to perform at your best, so if you aren’t sure it’s always best to ask and we are happy to help.For more information, click Apply.

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