Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a Solicitor Graduate Apprenticeship. This unique opportunity allows you to gain practical experience while studying towards your qualification. Over a 27-month program, you will work closely with experienced solicitors on challenging cases, enhancing your legal skills and knowledge. The firm is committed to nurturing talent and providing a supportive environment, ensuring you thrive in your career. With a focus on equality and flexibility, this apprenticeship is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the legal field while earning a salary. Apply now to start your journey in August 2025!

Benefits

Tuition fees paid

Flexible working hours

Internal training programs

Social events and clubs

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Completion of LLB or GDL required for apprenticeship.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex clinical negligence and personal injury claims.
• Conduct legal research and manage documentation.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to work with vulnerable clients

Research skills

Administrative skills

Energetic and sociable

Education

LLB Law degree

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

2:1 degree or higher

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP is a leading London law firm representing individuals who have been seriously injured. Through litigation, we help our clients secure the compensation they need to live their best lives, however altered their circumstances. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are passionate about getting the best results, providing exemplary client care, whilst striving to change the law for the better with every case.

We are committed to making Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP the best place to work for everyone. Our people are not only leading solicitors handling complex and challenging multi-track work, but they are also extraordinary individuals and we take great care to nurture and support their growth within a learning culture.

Job Description

The Solicitor Graduate Apprenticeship is a level 7 programme suitable for applicants who have already completed an LLB Law degree or those who have completed a non-law degree and the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). This pathway is not suitable for those who have already started studying towards or completed their Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitor Qualification Examination (SQE).

If successful, you will complete a 27 month apprenticeship programme, which will include independent study and skills coaching delivered by University of Law towards preparing you for sitting the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations, Parts 1 & 2. You will also simultaneously gain your Qualifying Work Experience through working four days a week, while undertaking different seats across our various fee-earning departments from our office in London. One day a week will be allocated towards studying. Upon successfully completing the programme, subject to meeting the requirements of the SRA Character & Suitability test, you will be registered with the SRA as a fully qualified solicitor.

We will pay for your tuition fees, and you will be paid a salary (see below) whilst training and gaining your qualification. You will also have the opportunity to attend all other relevant training programmes offered internally by the firm to further your legal knowledge and skills. As part of our induction, we will help you become familiar with our systems and internal procedures.

Annual Salary: £27,000 per annum

You will assist with:

1. a caseload of complex and challenging multi-track clinical negligence and personal injury claims under close supervision from fee-earners;
2. undertaking legal research and marketing campaigns;
3. document management and general legal administration duties such as file opening and closure on the case management system, preparing bundles and providing assistance with court clerking tasks;
4. client care and communication, attending client meetings and creating attendance notes;
5. maintaining confidentiality of all firm and client documentation, data and information and carrying out all duties in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies;
6. any other reasonable tasks.

You will ideally have:

1. a strong interest in progressing your legal career within the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence;
2. a commitment to becoming a claimant solicitor;
3. a 2:1 degree or higher;
4. strong written and verbal communication skills;
5. the ability to work with vulnerable clients and deliver excellent client care at all times;
6. excellent IT, administrative, research skills and be hard working, energetic and sociable.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Bolt Burdon Kemp, we are committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Our clients and our staff have diverse histories and backgrounds. All of our staff involved in the recruitment process have completed unconscious bias training.

BBK recognise that many students may face disadvantages and various challenging circumstances whilst pursuing their academic goals and career aspirations. Our apprenticeship schemes are designed to offer opportunities to those who find method of gaining qualification while receiving on the job training and earning a salary particularly appealing and beneficial in the context of their background and situation.

We ensure our people feel supported with their career aspirations and are committed to promoting from within; wherever possible we will endeavour to retain our apprentices within the firm.

We hire and promote based on ability alone and take training and support in all areas seriously – from legal know-how, well-being and development, through to management and leadership programmes. We strongly encourage our people to look after their own wellbeing, and empower them to ask for support if required. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, close knit and transparent. We are incredibly proud to lead the field when it comes to flexible working and aspire to have the very best policy in the legal industry. Our people (for many years) have always been able to work when, where and how they like provided that works for everyone.

We like to socialise with one another across a number of events, clubs, employee network groups and regular firm wide meetings. Our working environment is demanding, friendly and very flexible.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for the Solicitor Graduate Apprenticeship, commencing August 2025:

1. please apply, submitting your CV and Covering Letter and completing the necessary online application form.
2. Only applications that include both a CV and Covering Letter will be considered.
3. the Cover Letter should clearly outline:
1. your motivation for qualifying via the apprenticeship pathway including any personal life or work experiences that may be relevant to your application;
2. how you meet the apprenticeship criteria mentioned above.

The last date for sending your application is 11th March 2025.

Successful applicants will be invited to complete a written assessment and interview in March 2025.

The expected start date for the solicitor graduate apprenticeship is August 2025.