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Application deadline: Sunday 23 February 2025 at 23:59 (UTC)Our apprenticeshipOur programme allows you to qualify as a solicitor by completing a Level 4 paralegal and Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship over a period of seven years. This is the same time it would take you to qualify through the traditional route.You will begin by studying for your Level 4 paralegal apprenticeship whilst simultaneously working and gaining practical skills of how to become a successful qualified solicitor in a supportive and collaborative law firm. The apprenticeship allows you to put into practice the theoretical knowledge you learn, right away.Following this route you will build the skills you will need as a solicitor and be able to enjoy the practical application of your professional qualification, enabling you to build a strong foundation for your future career. Our apprenticeship programmes are designed so all our newly qualified solicitors, regardless of the route they qualify into, are equipped to work with their clients and colleagues in a creative, collaborative and commercial way which paves the way for them to thrive in their future careers.Both the apprenticeship and any qualifications associated with the apprenticeship, including the SQE will be fully funded by Michelmores.How does it work?During the first two years of your apprenticeship, you will complete the Level 4 paralegal apprenticeship, after which those with the ability and desire to continue with the Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship (you will jump a year by completing the paralegal apprenticeship) will have the opportunity to do so and achieve a law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) as part of your qualification.Throughout your apprenticeship you will spend four days a week working closely with qualified lawyers and other professionals in a team, and have one day to study at the University of Law. You will spend time in several of our business support and legal departments, providing you with a breadth and depth of experience.This is a Bristol or Exeter based apprenticeship that will begin in September 2025.Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.As an apprentice at Michelmores, you will find the best blend of varied, high-quality work in a flexible and supportive environment.Alongside building your understanding of the law, you’ll gain a real grasp of the commercial realities that affect our clients and how we help them make the most of their opportunities.You will be joining a firm that wants to make a positive difference to the world around them, for their people, their clients, the local communities we work in and the planet.Find out more by clicking <a href="https://www.michelmores.com/esg/" target="_blank">here</a>.Who are we looking for?<ul><li>Individuality</li><li>The right values and behaviours</li><li>A growth mindset</li><li>Future leaders</li><li>Candidates who are passionate about law and a career at Michelmores</li></ul>Next Steps To apply please click via the Apply linkMichelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (<a href="mailto:early.careers@michelmores.com" target="_blank">early.careers@michelmores.com</a>)Do you sponsor visas for international candidates?All employees must have a legal right to work in the UK in order to undertake any UK based employment. British and Irish citizens currently have an automatic right to work in the UK. All other citizens must have a UK visa or settled status in the UK. Please provide us with full details of your immigration status and, where appropriate, how you intend to qualify for a UK visa so that we can consider whether or not it is possible for us to progress your application. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis. Any offer will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.There are minimum salary and skill requirements that need to be met to be eligible for a sponsored visa. Full details on restrictions including course completion requirements can be found on the Home Office website. UK Immigration Rules are subject to change with little or no notice.Potential sponsorship options are subject to UK immigration policies and any corresponding reviews. Michelmores cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship. Michelmores keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance, as it is published.Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations. Once we become aware of any changes we will let you know at the earliest possible opportunity.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - 2025 - Michelmores

Application deadline: Sunday 23 February 2025 at 23:59 (UTC)How does the placement workOur placement years are designed to provide you with first-hand experience of working in a law firm, allowing you to enhance your knowledge and skills while engaging in genuine legal work. This experience will equip you with critical abilities that will benefit your future career.For 9-12 months you’ll work within one of our legal teams in a admin/paralegal role, having direct supervision, learning and development sessions, network with colleagues from around the business and have the opportunity to become involved in our ESG work if you are interested.The internship is non-rotational, giving you the chance to focus deeply on one area of the business and develop high-quality legal skills and knowledge. You’ll have plenty of support from senior lawyers within your team and also a buddy who is one of our current trainees there to help you on a day-to-day basis.This placement year opportunity is available at our Bristol or Exeter office, allowing you to choose your preferred location and indicate the team you would like to join.What other learning and development do I get?Throughout your placement, you'll have the chance to attend various learning and development sessions with colleagues from various departments, allowing you to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge, and gain insight into different areas of the firm. This year will provide you with a solid foundation of both knowledge and practical skills to support you as you enter your final year of university.Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.Alongside building your understanding of the law, you’ll gain a real grasp of the commercial realities that affect our clients and how we help them make the most of their opportunities.You will be joining a firm that wants to make a positive difference to the world around them, for their people, their clients, the local communities we work in and the planet. Find out more by clicking here.Who are we looking for?Individuality The right values and behaviours A growth mindset Future leaders Candidates who are passionate about law and a career at Michelmores &nbsp;Next Steps To apply please click the Apply linkMichelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (<a href="mailto:gradrecruitment@michelmores.com" target="_blank">gradrecruitment@michelmores.com</a>)Do you sponsor visas for international candidates?All employees must have a legal right to work in the UK in order to undertake any UK based employment. British and Irish citizens currently have an automatic right to work in the UK. All other citizens must have a UK visa or settled status in the UK. Please provide us with full details of your immigration status and, where appropriate, how you intend to qualify for a UK visa so that we can consider whether or not it is possible for us to progress your application. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis. Any offer will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.There are minimum salary and skill requirements that need to be met to be eligible for a sponsored visa. Full details on restrictions including course completion requirements can be found on the Home Office website. UK Immigration Rules are subject to change with little or no notice.Potential sponsorship options are subject to UK immigration policies and any corresponding reviews. Michelmores cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship. Michelmores keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance, as it is published.Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations. Once we become aware of any changes we will let you know at the earliest possible opportunity.

Placement Year - 2025 - Michelmores

The deadline for applications is: 28th March 2025About The RoleBeen stuck in education too long?You’re the kind of person who is keen to get on with your life. You’ve worked hard at school, college or university and are ready to apply your energy and passion to a new challenge.A legal apprenticeship with Howes Percival is a great option no matter where you are in your legal career journey. This is why this opportunity is open to both an A-Level (or equivalent) or University graduate. If you are the type of person who prefers a hands-on approach to learning, then this role may be suitable for you. The training will be fully funded, and you can expect to be paid a salary right from the start, which will increase as you progress through your course and take on more client work.The course and experienceOur training provider is BPP University. If you are a school leaver and are due to complete or have already completed your A-Levels (or equivalent) during your first 2 years you will work towards a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship, you will then carry on to complete the 4-year Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship. You’ll achieve a law degree and the assessment following this is the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. If you are a law graduate already then you can expect to skip the first step of gaining a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship and move straight onto the 30-month Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.You’ll spend 4 days per week working for us and 1 day a week studying with the training provider. You will be assigned a supervisor who will work with you daily, assigning you tasks, giving training and providing feedback.In the office your day-to-day work might include:Drafting correspondence, legal reports and legal documents under supervision Assisting solicitors with various tasks Assisting with and researching for cases Providing legal advice where necessary Various administration duties as and when required Could you be our next legal apprenticeships recruit?If you have or expect to gain 120 or more UCAS points, are enthusiastic about the profession and if you have the energy and commitment to succeed, we want to hear from you.About UsAt Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service. Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission ‘to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working: We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023. We achieved a two-star accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked sixth in the top 10 “Best Large Law Firms to Work For” category.Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events

Solicitor apprenticeship (school leaver/graduate) - 2025 - Howes Percival

Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a conveyancing secretary to support a very busy partner. The position is available to start immediately. Duties will include, opening files, performing searches and completion statements, post exchange completion administration, completing SDLT forms, communicating with clients and third parties and internal staff. Previous conveyancing experience is essential together with excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and very friendly team. If you have substantial legal property experience and are looking for a busy and varied role with lots of responsibility, please send your cv.

Legal Property Secretary/Paralegal

Position:Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Property) Location:Edinburgh Salary:£25,000-£35,000 DOE Pertempsare seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary or Paralegal with property experience to join our client. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drafting, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Managing property transactions, including searches, registrations, and liaising with relevant parties.</li><li>Handling client and matter opening/closing processes, ensuring compliance with AML and conflict check procedures.</li><li>Coordinating diaries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel for the team.</li><li>Assisting with billing, invoicing, and general financial administration.</li><li>Filing, scanning, and maintaining organised electronic and paper records.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing queries.</li></ul> About You: <ul><li>Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally withinproperty</li><li>Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.</li><li>Be proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a professional telephone manner.</li><li>Be familiar with property transaction processes, including Land Registry submissions and SDLT forms.</li><li>Work well under pressure, meeting deadlines with a proactive and positive attitude.</li><li>Show a willingness to learn and adapt, with a client-focused approach.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement, including additional leave for long service.</li><li>Pension scheme and other financial benefits.</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development support.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive working environment.</li></ul>

Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Property

Position:Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Property) Location:Glasgow Salary:£25,000-£35,000 DOE Pertempsare seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary or Paralegal with property experience to join our client. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drafting, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Managing property transactions, including searches, registrations, and liaising with relevant parties.</li><li>Handling client and matter opening/closing processes, ensuring compliance with AML and conflict check procedures.</li><li>Coordinating diaries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel for the team.</li><li>Assisting with billing, invoicing, and general financial administration.</li><li>Filing, scanning, and maintaining organised electronic and paper records.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing queries.</li></ul> About You: <ul><li>Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally withinproperty</li><li>Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.</li><li>Be proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a professional telephone manner.</li><li>Be familiar with property transaction processes, including Land Registry submissions and SDLT forms.</li><li>Work well under pressure, meeting deadlines with a proactive and positive attitude.</li><li>Show a willingness to learn and adapt, with a client-focused approach.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement, including additional leave for long service.</li><li>Pension scheme and other financial benefits.</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development support.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive working environment.</li></ul>

Position: Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Property) Location: Ayrshire Salary: £25,000-£35,000 DOE Pertempsare seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary or Paralegal with property experience to join our client. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drafting, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Managing property transactions, including searches, registrations, and liaising with relevant parties.</li><li>Handling client and matter opening/closing processes, ensuring compliance with AML and conflict check procedures.</li><li>Coordinating diaries, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel for the team.</li><li>Assisting with billing, invoicing, and general financial administration.</li><li>Filing, scanning, and maintaining organised electronic and paper records.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing queries.</li></ul> About You: <ul><li>Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally withinproperty</li><li>Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.</li><li>Be proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a professional telephone manner.</li><li>Be familiar with property transaction processes, including Land Registry submissions and SDLT forms.</li><li>Work well under pressure, meeting deadlines with a proactive and positive attitude.</li><li>Show a willingness to learn and adapt, with a client-focused approach.</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement, including additional leave for long service.</li><li>Pension scheme and other financial benefits.</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development support.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive working environment.</li></ul>

Application deadline: 1 March 2025Taylor WessingTaylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition.&nbsp;The opportunity for youAre you currently studying your A-levels or equivalent and interested in an Solicitor apprenticeship? Our six-year apprenticeship programme has been designed&nbsp;to help you hit the ground running from day one. You'll work towards an LLB (Hons) Law degree and a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Each week you'll spend four days working in a practice area on client cases, with one day studying with our training provider, University of Law (ULaw).Knowledge, skills and experienceWe look for individuals who're on track for a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) in their A-levels and have a minimum of seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English.We use Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider your achievements in the context in which they were obtained. We understand that not all candidate's achievements look the same on paper - and we want to recruit the best people, from every background.Being an apprentice will require you to juggle studying and working. We look for individuals who demonstrate a commitment to both. You'll have to be focused, committed, and ready to stay motivated, even in the face of challenging legal and academic issues.BenefitsHere are a select few benefits that Taylor Wessing offer;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely, while maintaining a social boundary by working from our offices for 3 days a week)&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday (Our basic annual holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata).&nbsp;</li><li>Technology loans.</li></ul>Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, with the addition of a comprehensive flexible benefits package available.&nbsp;Our cultureNurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish, sparks creativity and powers innovation. &nbsp;We continue to build a team that exemplifies inclusivity and reflects the firm's core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team. &nbsp;We value and celebrate the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think, so all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.The way we workAt Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us. We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected&nbsp;enough to be a true community. &nbsp;

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - 2025 - Taylor Wessing

Application deadline: 1 March 2025Many of our trainees complete work experience with us before starting their route to qualifying as a solicitor. When recruiting trainees one of the many things we look for is relevant work experience because it indicates a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career based on an appreciation of the reality of legal work. If you are thinking of applying to Field Seymour Parkes as a trainee, we would encourage you to apply for work experience with us to gain a better understanding of what it will be like to be one of our trainee solicitors.Our Work Experience Programme runs every summer, and our upcoming 2025 programme will cover four days, providing you with a diverse insight and experience of law in practice.The dates for our 2025 Work Experience Programme are:<ul><li>16 – 19 June 2025</li><li>14 – 17 July 2025</li></ul>You will spend time with our Corporate, Business Services, Real Estate, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts and Estates and Family teams. As you can imagine, you’ll have an invaluable opportunity to gain a wide range of experience in different areas of law. You’ll be taking part in group activities, practical exercises, role plays, discussions and more. You’ll have the opportunity to network and really show your passion for law.The four day programme will be held at our office in Reading, giving you the opportunity to really get a good experience of what life is like at FSP.Applications for work experience placements are accepted from university students in their first year or above regardless of degree subject. Please apply using the online application form. In line with statutory requirement, all attendees to our work experience programme must have the Right to Work in the UK. All successful work experience applicants will be asked to share evidence of their Right to Work ahead of the programme.Applications are made through a short on-line application form&nbsp;with a supporting CV. Your CV is very important and should contain the following details:<ul><li>All relevant school, further and higher education qualifications, including academic institutions, subject and grades.</li><li>Your relevant work experience / employment.</li><li>Any other achievements or experience which demonstrate relevant/ transferable skills and expertise.</li><li>Your right to work in the UK.</li><li>Both your personal home address and email address.</li><li>Candidates must possess a minimum of 130 UCAS points (or equivalent) and Maths and English GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent).</li></ul>We receive a large number of applications for work experience and sadly we cannot accommodate everyone. Our selection process may involve a short video interview.We recognise that each person will have different intentions for their route to qualifying as a solicitor. We are supportive of this at FSP, and should you wish to find out more on how you can apply to become a trainee at FSP, please visit our&nbsp;training contracts&nbsp;page.

Work experience - Field Seymour Parkes

Application deadline: 31 January 2025Farleys’ award-winning training programme aims to nurture the solicitors who will shape the firm of the future. Long gone are the days of stereotypically stuffy, boring solicitors; Farleys are a friendly, approachable bunch who pride themselves on the provision of legal expertise with a down to earth approach.We are a full-service law firm, offering legal guidance, advice, support and assistance for individuals, families and businesses in almost any scenario.Originally established in Blackburn, we can now be found in seven locations across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.All of our staff are friendly, easy to talk to and engage with.We listen and are flexible and innovative in our tactics and methods, and looking for applications from candidates who demonstrate a strong academic background, excellent client care and interpersonal skill and who will work as part of a wider team to deliver exceptional client experience.We take on up to four trainees per year so the application process is competitive.To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent client care, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work as part of our wider team delivering exceptional client experience, and be passionate about making a difference and helping our clients&nbsp; – so strong examples of these in your application will be advantageous!Your application is for a September 2026 start, and will consist of three stages<ol><li>Online application (closing date 31 January 2025)</li><li>First round of interviews/assessment</li><li>Second stage interviews</li></ol>Applications can be made via Apply and must be received between 1 January – 31 January inclusive.Our training contract programme offers four seats across a wide selection of our practice areas, including civil litigation, personal injury, family, property, corporate and commercial, and dispute resolution, amongst others. The seats are offered across all of our North West offices.

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