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14 February 2025 – Applications closeWe are very proud to offer an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor via our Solicitor Apprenticeships programme. This is a six-year, Level 7 programme for anyone who does not hold a degree level qualification, or school leavers at 18. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will qualify as a solicitor.This route gives you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn and get stuck into working straight away, avoiding university fees and developing your professional and legal skills.During our six-year programme, you’ll gain an LLM in Legal Practice through the University of Law, with your fees and assessment costs covered by us, and become a qualified solicitor.1 October 2024 – Applications open on our website22 January 2025 – Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Evening (register your interest <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/DKdZGh8xEy" target="_blank">here)</a>14 February 2025 – Applications closeMay 2025 – Assessments beginMay – June 2025 – Final interviews take place and offers go to successful candidatesSeptember 2025 – Solicitor Apprentices join the firmSolicitor Apprenticeship Programme StructureOur Solicitor Apprenticeship lasts for six years, at the end of which you will be a qualified solicitor with an LLM in Legal Practice from the University of Law (ULaw).You will combine four days per week of on-the-job learning at our office with one day per week of study at ULaw.We want you to get a thorough grounding in professional life, so you’ll experience working in a variety of our legal departments and business teams. The first year will establish a grounding in professional life with our Finance, Risk &amp; Compliance, Practice Management and Business Development teams. Years two, three and four will be one- year placements in different legal departments. In the final two years you will join our trainee cohort and rotate around further departments every six months.We will pay you during your apprenticeship, starting at least at the London Living Wage and rising to our trainee rate in your final year. We will also cover the course fees and give you study leave for your exams and assessments.AcademicsOur minimum academic requirements are ABB (or equivalent) at A Level and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C). Please note that we do not&nbsp;require candidates to have completed an A Level in Law.Please be aware that we use the upReach Real Rating contextual recruitment tool to provide insight into the context in which you achieved your grades, and we also take mitigating circumstances into consideration. So, even if your A Level grades do not meet that threshold, you are still encouraged to make an application.Who is eligible to apply for a Solicitor Apprenticeship?The apprenticeship is exclusively for people who do not have a degree and do not intend to go to university.I’m not a school leaver. Can I still apply?Absolutely! We welcome applications from anyone who meets the criteria we have outlined above, and does not hold a degree.Will you cover the cost of my studies?Yes, we will pay your course and assessment fees directly to the University of Law.How often will I study?One day per week will be allocated to studying with ULaw. You will also receive study leave when assessments are approaching.What will I earn?Your salary will increase each year, as follows:<ul><li>Year 1: £27,400</li><li>Year 2: £29,000</li><li>Year 3: £32,000</li><li>Year 4: £35,000</li><li>Year 5: £41,000</li><li>Year 6: £45,000</li></ul>You will also have access to our fantastic range of benefits.Programme StructureYear One:&nbsp;Placements in our business teams (Finance, Risk and Compliance, and Business Development and Marketing).Year Two: Placement as a Knowledge Assistant or Paralegal, supporting one of our practice areas (Charity and Social Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate).Year Three:&nbsp;Placement as a Knowledge Assistant or Paralegal, supporting one of our practice areas (Charity and Social Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate).Year Four:&nbsp;Placement as a Knowledge Assistant or Paralegal, supporting one of our practice areas (Charity and Social Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate)Year Five:&nbsp;Join our cohort of trainee solicitors in the regular seat rotation, spending six months as a trainee in one practice area and then rotating to another department.Year Six:&nbsp;Join our cohort of trainee solicitors in the regular seat rotation , spending six months as a trainee in one practice area and then rotating to a final department.End of Year Six:&nbsp;Qualify as a solicitor and apply for Newly Qualified positions.University of Law Course StructureCompleting your Solicitor Apprenticeship with ULaw will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of core legal subjects and how to apply them in practice. You will work on four days per week, and study on campus on the fifth. You will be able to take study leave when assessments and exams are approaching.The combination of work-based learning with us, and in-person study at ULaw’s Moorgate campus will prepare you to complete the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and then to be admitted as a solicitor at the end of your apprenticeship.You will also complete assessments with ULaw which will enable you to qualify with an LLM in Legal practice at the end of your apprenticeship.The modules you’ll study over the course of your apprenticeship will be as follows:Year 1 – Common Law Method and Ethics, How the City Works, Tort Law, Contract Law, Legal Research Year 2 – Public Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Legal Writing Year 3 – Equity &amp; Trusts, Real Estate, Business Law, Drafting Year 4 – Business Law 2, Criminal Litigation, Wills, Civil Dispute &amp; Matter Analysis Year 5 – SQE1 Preparation Year 6 – SQE2 Preparation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Public Companies/Banking, Business of LawClick Apply to find out more

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver/non-graduate) - September 2025 - Bates Wells

Application deadline: 15 February 2025Our solicitor apprenticeship programme runs in London and Bristol. We are recruiting for solicitor apprentices to join our London and Bristol offices in September 2025.&nbsp;Applications open from 1 December 2024 – 15 February 2025.Want to step beyond the doors of our international firm? Our open days are a good place to start. During the day you’ll meet our team, hear more about the solicitor apprenticeship and receive tips for applying.We will be hosting solicitor apprenticeship open days on 15 January 2025 in London and on 22 January 2025 in Bristol.What we’re looking forWe want to hear from ambitious future lawyers, who are ready to leave their mark. Throughout the assessment process we will look for:Analytical minds: Clients rely on us to solve their most complex legal problems. We’ll be checking if you pay attention to details. And if you can use logical reasoning skills to find solutions.Adaptive collaborators: We look for evidence that you can communicate well and develop trusting relationships with colleagues and clients, no matter their background. Can you adapt your approach to new situations?Resilient achievers: Project management is a critical skill for Simmons’ lawyers. We want to see that you’re committed to delivering what needs to be done and that you can overcome setbacks.Business thinkers: We’re on the lookout for people who are interested in how businesses operate and the challenges they face. Show us that you’re able to think independently and can come up with creative ideas for improvements and solutions.School/College leavers require GCSE grades 4 or above with at least a 6 in Maths and English, plus A-Level grades at ABB (or equivalent).BenefitsYou’ll receive a starting salary of £26,000 per annum in Bristol or £28,000 per annum in London which will be reviewed annually throughout the programme. You will also be given a £1,500 starting bonus to support you as you get set up.We will cover all of your tuition and exam fees.Work experienceYou’ll spend time across multiple practice groups discovering the innovation we’re known for. Your journey will start with three months in Business Services, getting to know the firm and our clients. With close support and guidance, you’ll go on to spend 15 months each in three different groups (two legal practice groups plus our Solutions team). In year’s five and six of the programme, you’ll rotate around four legal practice groups for six months each, alongside our trainee solicitors, gaining a broad perspective of the firms work and where your career might lead.StudyIn years one to four, you’ll complete your LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice. Each term you’ll study toward a different law module and focus on a new legal skill. In years five and six you’ll study towards the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). On successful completion of the SQE, you will qualify as a solicitor at the end of the programme.A culture of inclusionWhat makes a law firm a great place to work? We think it’s about the quality of work, and the impact and outcomes we can make on the future of our people, our clients, society and the planet.  Simmons &amp; Simmons is a firm full of ambition. Of thinking diﬀerently. Of taking action, and delivering smarter solutions.Where dynamic minds come together, working with premium clients, to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.An international melting pot of ambitious and talented individuals, with different perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our people, clients, society and the planet.We’re a firm where you can be free to be you. Where inherent curiosity leads to positive enquiry, challenge and question; where a commitment to continuous learning enables you to deliver quality work for our clients and make an impact on the world.We champion innovation and excellence, driving professional challenge and personal growth. We power success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.In a complex, demanding world, Simmons is where dynamic minds come together to create a better future.Diversity will always be a huge part of who we are. So, every day, we embrace different mindsets, experiences and backgrounds, and keep building a law firm where everyone can thrive. We want everyone to feel welcomed, valued and heard. We know that by embracing people with different mindsets, experiences and backgrounds, we’ll build a law firm where everyone can thrive. All kinds of interests come together here – cricket fans and avid readers, netball players and football fans – and our social groups and sports teams are always looking for like-minded people. You’ll find that in our eight networks too, including the LGBTQ+ network, TNOC (our gender network), and EMerge (our race and ethnicity network). It’s a vibrant team, wherever you are, all ready to share in each other’s interests and explore new ones.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Simmons & Simmons

Deadline 16 February 2025Vacation Scheme (2025) leading to Training Contract (2027)Vacation Scheme ProgrammeParticipation on the programme will not only give you the opportunity to come and meet us in person, but it will enable you to get an inside look at what it would be like to train and work at Teacher Stern.It is always recommended you attend a Vacation Scheme Programme as it will increase your chances of securing a training contract with us.How it worksEach summer, usually during June and July, we carry out two or three separate week-long Vacation Scheme Programmes. Each programme is attended by up to eight potential new trainee solicitors.During the week, potential trainees will spend time in one of our core departments: Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate, and Dispute Resolution, and will have the opportunity to experience life as a trainee solicitor.During the week, you will:<ul><li>Get a feel and understanding for the work the department does</li><li>Be able to take the opportunity to interact with other departments</li><li>Learn how our departments interact on deals and transactions</li><li>Be able to ask questions to partners and fee earners</li><li>Assess whether we really are the right firm for you.</li></ul>During the week, you will also part take in a series of group exercises, interviews and assessments.Don’t worry, it’s not all work and no play! There will also be a series of informal lunches and evenings out with our current trainees and other members of our trainee recruitment team.The week will then end with a formal interview with a partner and a member of recruitment team.Trainee Solicitor ProgrammeOver the two years you will spend six months in each of our three main departments: Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and Corporate &amp; Commercial.A further six months of your programme may be spent with one of our specialist teams (for example in our&nbsp;Employment&nbsp;department) or in a return to one of the three main departments. You may also have an opportunity to experience and work with some of the smaller departments such as&nbsp;Banking &amp; Finance,&nbsp;Tax&nbsp;and&nbsp;Private Client.&nbsp;Spending time in each department will not just make you a better lawyer, but help you hone in on those areas of law that interest you and those which you may wish to pursue in the future.During each of the six-month ‘seats’, you will gain valuable experience in several different areas of law and work with a variety of partners and solicitors within that department. This ensures you become fully integrated within the firm, get to know everybody, gain a wide range of experience, and have a significant degree of client contact.Most of your legal training will be on the job – there’s simply no better way to learn. But you’ll need to be much more than an expert in law to succeed as a solicitor. As such, you’ll also be given opportunities to develop and broaden your personal skill set. You’ll learn about managing clients, financial management, new business development, networking and marketing.What we look forWe are always mindful when we recruit, that we are looking for the next generation of solicitors and partners in our firm. Many of our current partners trained with us and have made a great impression on the Firm and industry.Ideal qualities we look for in our new trainees:<ul><li>A strong academic background (a 2.1 degree or above)</li><li>Important personal attributes. We’re looking for commitment, drive, flair, initiative, common sense, the ability to take on responsibility, and the ability to work in a team.</li><li>Are you approachable? Can you build and maintain excellent working and collegiate relationships?</li></ul>But we aren’t just interested in academic achievers.If you are also&nbsp;a high achiever in any other facet of life such as sports, hobbies or other area of interest, then we’d welcome your application.We accept trainee solicitors from all kinds of backgrounds.So, whether you’re a law or non-law student, a graduate, mature student, international student, or someone who wants to change career, we’d like to hear from you.Rewards and benefitsWe are keen to recruit talented trainee solicitors who will ultimately become the future partners of our firm.In order to do so, we understand the need to recruit individuals who not only have strong academic ability but who can demonstrate other important personal attributes such as commitment, drive, flair, initiative, common sense and the ability to take on responsibility.The remuneration package that we offer our trainee solicitors is reflective of that understanding and is highly competitive.For trainee solicitors taking up training contracts with us, their benefit package will include each of the following:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>LPC or SQE funding assistance</li><li>22 days’ paid annual leave (plus public holidays) and closure days at Christmas</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Client introduction bonus</li></ul>Further details regarding our remuneration package will be made available to prospective trainees solicitors upon receipt of a training contract offer.How to join the teamStep one– apply for the Vacation Scheme ProgrammeStep two– apply for the Training ContractStep three– attend one of our Open Days in April 2025Step four– join our Vacation Scheme week in July 2025Apply for them both via the Electronic Application Form. Apply well in advance to ensure you secure your place on the Vacation Scheme Programme.Applications for training contracts commencing in Autumn 2027 are open on Thursday 21 November 2024 and close on Sunday 16 February 2025.An application for a training contract at Teacher Stern,&nbsp;involves applying&nbsp;for our&nbsp;Vacation Scheme Programme too. Participants will be taking part in this programme with a view to securing a training contract to join the Firm, two years later.

Vacation scheme / Training Contract - 2025 & 2027 - Teacher Stern

Deadline 28 February 2025Our trainee programme provides the necessary environment, education and support to give you the very best start in your legal career.Training contracts start in September and last for a period of two years, which is broken down into four six month seats.&nbsp;Our training contract includes the following:<ul><li>Hands on and extensive practical experience in our key fields of expertise including:<ul><li>Professional Liability</li><li>Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure</li><li>Insurance</li><li>International</li><li>Corporate and Commercial</li></ul></li><li>Working for and sitting with a partner being involved in a wide range of matters and working as a team with fee earners at all levels.</li><li>A comprehensive in-house training programme: regular internal practice-specific seminars and external speakers.</li><li>Involvement in marketing and business development initiatives and know-how.</li><li>Active participation in CSR initiatives, which is a key aspect of the firm.</li><li>Secondment opportunities to Dubai and our clients across the world.</li></ul>

Training Contract - September 2026 - Beale & Co

Closing date: 31st March 2025.At Osbornes Law, we have always been dedicated to helping people with their legal matters with our staff are at the heart of the firm.We are driven by a desire to ‘open the door to justice’&nbsp; whenever we are able.Our specialist legal teams are focused individually and together on what we do best. We, therefore, invest in high calibre trainees. Our aim is to produce top-ranking solicitors and future partners.How to Apply:If you wish to be considered for a training contract with Osbornes Law, commencing 2027, please send your completed application form 2027&nbsp;to our Practice Manager Sandra Hillard.We accept applications from both law and non-law graduates. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of academic performance and have achieved an upper second class degree and a minimum of three B’s at A-level.Click apply to access application form.

Training Contract - 2027 - Osbornes Law

Application deadline: rolling basis&nbsp;GT Stewart encourages applications from students who are interested in the areas of law that we work in.Due to the sensitive nature of the work and the issues that can arise, it is not appropriate to take on students below Year 12 (must be 16 years of age or above at the time of the placement).In accordance with our Equality &amp; Diversity policy we give priority to students from local state schools and academies.We are aware that those who are connected through family or social relations with professionals already working in the field are much more likely to obtain work experience in that field. For that reason we do not encourage direct applications from those who are related to our in house lawyers though we are happy to consider them as part of our general intake.Places are available at half term and during the summer holidays.Priority is given to those who apply early and generally will be allocated on that basis.Please send a covering letter and CV to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk</a>

Work experience (unpaid) - GT Stewart

Work experience - register your interestKickstart Your Legal Career with Our Structured Work Experience Programme!Our 2024 intake is now complete and we will be shortlisting for our next intake in early 2025. By completing this application form you are registering your interest to join our next work experience programme intake due to take place in spring/summer 2025.&nbsp;Are you a law student or someone interested in a career in the legal sector? Seize this unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience with our one-week structured work experience programme.Next Intake:&nbsp; Spring/Summer 2025Location: Leeds City CentreDuration: 1 WeekEligibility: 18+Join us for an immersive week designed to provide you with:<ul><li>Hands-On Experience: Work alongside experienced legal professionals in a dynamic law firm.</li><li>Career Insights: Gain a deep understanding of the legal sector and what it takes to succeed.</li><li>Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry experts and peers.</li></ul>Secure your spot and take the first step towards a successful legal career. Applications are open now!Apply Today!

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