Legal Apprenticeship

Our Legal Apprenticeship programme is designed for those looking for alternatives to university. 

Paralegal Apprenticeship

For the first two years of our Legal Apprenticeship programme you will grasp the basics of working in a law firm, working alongside our Paralegals while you undertake a Paralegal Apprenticeship.

At the end of the second year, we will review your progress to date with a view to progress you onto our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. However, if you would like a year’s break from study, we are entirely flexible in our approach. 

Solicitor Apprenticeship

When you progress from the Paralegal Apprenticeship, you will commence a three-year Solicitor Apprenticeship. This will involve a 35-week training programme towards qualification, joining our cohort of Trainee Solicitors in the final two years. 

As part of the programme, you’ll be given the opportunity to rotate around departments on an annual basis ­— by the end of your apprenticeship you will have experienced at least five different areas of law. During your rotation, you will deal directly with clients and assist on complex transactions with close Partner support. 

This route to qualification is for those who haven’t attended university, therefore we welcome applicants who are in the process of completing or have completed A-Levels. Candidates must have at least five GCSEs at grade C (or 4) or above, including English and Mathematics (or equivalent) and a minimum of three A-Levels — obtained or predicted at grade BCC.

After you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to complete a situational judgement test. If successful, you will then be invited to attend an assessment day.