Bristol 2027 Professional Liability Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship

All About Careers Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded study

Salary during apprenticeship

Dedicated supervisor

Job summary

Kennedys Law LLP is offering a Bristol-based 33-month Professional Liability Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship. You will join the Professional Liability team, gain real client experience, and study toward the Level 6 CILEX and SQE while being funded by Kennedys.

You’ll be supported by a supervisor and a BPP tutor/skills coach, with the aim of qualifying as a solicitor upon completion.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree or a non-law degree with GDL/PGDL.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Professional Liability team on real client matters.
• Study towards Level 6 CILEX and SQE.
• Receive supervision from a dedicated supervisor and tutor/skills coach.
• Prepare for qualification as a solicitor.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

GDL/PGDL

Job description

Bristol 2027 Professional Liability Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship

Our 33-month Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme offers an exciting alternative to the traditional training contract, combining hands‑on legal experience with structured professional development and fully funded study.

From day one, you'll join our Professional Liability team, working alongside experienced lawyers on real client matters while studying with BPP one day per week. This is an opportunity to build your legal expertise in a specialist area, gain valuable Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), and develop the skills needed for a successful career as a solicitor.

Throughout the programme, you'll work closely with experienced legal professionals on a broad range of challenging and high-profile cases, while studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification and preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Upon successful completion, you'll have developed the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to qualify as a solicitor.

you'll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, as well as a tutor and skills coach at BPP, ensuring you have all the guidance and support you need to succeed both in the workplace and in your studies.

This programme is designed for graduates who have already completed either a law degree or a non-law degree followed by a law conversion course (GDL/PGDL). Kennedys will fully fund your studies throughout the programme, allowing you to focus on your development while earning a salary and building your legal career.

Practice areas

Banking and finance Commercial Compliance Construction Corporate Corporate / M&A Data, privacy and cybersecurity Employment ESG Insurance Investigations Product liability Projects Real estate Regulatory and compliance Restructuring and insolvency Sustainability Tax White collar defence and investigations

To be considered for the programme, you will need:

A law degree; or

A non-law degree and successful completion of the GDL/PGDL.

Closing Date: Monday 30 November 2026

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

Please note that this vacancy is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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