Legal apprenticeships
Interested in a career in law but years at university don’t appeal to you? Our solicitor apprenticeship programme may be just what you are looking for.
Our recruitment window is now open.
All the information on the process and apprenticeship programme can be found below.
Once you are ready, you can apply online.
Insight sessions
To find out more about the programme and have your questions answered, join us in person or online at our insight sessions:
What is a solicitor apprenticeship?
A solicitor apprenticeship is an alternative route to qualifying as a solicitor, offering ambitious young people a pathway into the legal profession instead of attending full-time university.
What is covered in the programme?
Our training provider for the six-year programme is BPP University Law School. You will spend four days a week working at the firm under the supervision of qualified lawyers and one day studying towards your LLB law degree. You will rotate around the business for the first four years before joining our trainee solicitor programme for the final two years.
What does our programme offer you?
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Support from a future talent manager and a dedicated apprentice “buddy” for the duration of your apprenticeship.
- Paid study leave to support you with your revision for exams.
- Support through the apprenticeship including if there is a need to re-sit exams.
- You will experience a broad variety of legal work across our three core markets of real estate, corporate and private clients, helping you to explore your potential.
The Route to Solicitor Qualification
There are two distinct pathways to becoming a solicitor in the UK. The traditional graduate route involves completing a law degree, passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in two stages, and gaining two years of practical experience. Alternatively, the apprenticeship route offers a more hands-on approach, that combines on-the-job training with academic study. Both routes require A-levels or equivalent qualifications and provide a clear framework for individuals aspiring to a career in law.
The recruitment process
We are looking for school leavers and those currently a year 13 student who are:
- well-rounded individuals with good personal and communication skills,
- participative team players, keen to develop and learn from colleagues,
- methodical, accurate, well organised and can work to deadlines,
- driven, enthusiastic, ambitious and able to show problem solving throughout the application process.
Our business values people and performance. We strive to create a positive work environment where our people can thrive and contribute to the success of our clients and communities. We prioritise attracting and retaining top talent and maintaining a disciplined, ambitious, and outcome-focused culture.
To meet our academic criteria, you will need:
- Five 4-9 grades (A-C) at GCSE (or equivalent) which must include English and Maths.
- Three A Levels (or equivalent) predicted or actual 120 UCAS points.
Please note all successful candidates joining us will be required to undertake pre-employment screening checks. These will include, verifying your right to work in the UK and employment history, as well as any relevant qualifications and memberships. A DBS check will also be undertaken as part of the screening process.
Applications are now open. The deadline for applications is midnight on 4 January 2026. Applications after this time will not be considered. Please let us know if you need us to make any special arrangements to enable you to participate in the recruitment process because of a disability.
Our recruitment process:
- Complete application form
- Online assessment including a video interview or presentation
- BPP online admission assessment
- Assessment centre
We invite around 20 candidates to attend our assessment day at our Tunbridge Wells office which will involve:
- meeting our selection committee
- competency-based interview
- written exercise team challenges.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| 13 October 2025 | Applications open for 2026 apprenticeship |
| 4 January 2026 | Application deadline |
| 9 April 2026 | Assessment Day |
| April 2026 | Offers made to successful candidates |
| August 2026 | Onboarding with BPP University |
| September 2026 | Start apprenticeship |
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Frequently asked questions
We take on between 4-6 legal apprentices each year depending on business needs.
We can only accept applications from individuals who have already secured the necessary permissions to work in the UK.
Contact us
If you have a question or need advice, please contact [email protected]
