Birmingham Graduate Apprenticeship 2026 - Property/Energy/Construction

Kennedys; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is offering a graduate apprenticeship in the legal field, focusing on property, energy, and construction. This 30-month program allows participants to gain qualifying work experience while studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification. The apprenticeship provides an opportunity to earn while learning, making it an ideal start for a successful legal career. Suitable candidates must have completed a relevant law degree or equivalent qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to virtual learning

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Ability to work with experienced legal professionals.
• Desire to practice and understand legal concepts deeply.
• Interest in property, energy, and construction law.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 30-month apprenticeship program.
• Work alongside lawyers on real cases and prepare for SQE.
• Study towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Completed law degree or law conversion course

Job description

Graduate Apprenticeship 2026 – Property/Energy/Construction

The 30 month training programme will involve working alongside our experienced lawyers in one of our legal teams, whilst studying with BPP one day per week. In addition to a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, you will have a tutor and skills coach at BPP, to ensure that you have all the support you need at work and with your studies.

Over the course of the programme, you will gain Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) by working alongside experienced legal professionals on real cases, whilst studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification, developing your legal knowledge and skills. You will also prepare for and complete the SQE, paving the way to becoming a qualified solicitor.

This route provides an alternative to the traditional rotational training contract and allows you to earn while you learn, building a solid foundation for a successful legal career. Graduates looking to start the programme must have completed a law degree or a non-law degree and a law conversion course, prior to starting with Kennedys. Kennedys will fully fund your training during the programme.

Team

Kennedys team specialise in property, energy and construction insurance claims, assisting insurers and reinsurers of major multi-national companies in relation to their global exposures. We provide coverage advice and defend high-value, international and complex claims.

Clients

Insurers and non-insurers

To be considered for the SQE training programme, you will need:

• To have completed a law degree or a non-law degree and the GDL/PGDL

Close date: 28 November 2025

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,400 people worldwide across 44 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request).

We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics.

Equal Opportunities

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.