LAUNCH INTO LAW: Solicitor apprenticeship programme

Gordons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is offering a solicitor apprenticeship aimed at school leavers. The programme provides hands-on experience through rotations in various practice groups, comprehensive support, and preparation for the final exam. Ideal candidates have AAB at A Level and are looking to kickstart their career in law without attending university.

Qualifications

• School-age students/leavers in year 13 or above are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete a six-month seat in a legal-adjacent business services team.
• Rotate through multiple practice groups to understand client work.

Skills

Determination

Confidence

Education

AAB at A Level (or equivalent)

7 GCSEs at 6 or above, including maths and English

Job description

Overview

White & Case is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers worldwide. We’ve built an unrivalled network of 43 offices in 29 countries, an investment that is the foundation for our client work in more than 200 countries today.

Our innovative approaches and nuanced local market knowledge create unique solutions to our clients’ most complex domestic and multijurisdictional deals and disputes. We anticipate what they want, provide what they need and build lasting relationships. Our culture comes to life through our three core values: Pioneering, United and Human.

Discover White & Case through the eyes of our people. Read more about our work, our people and our offer.

Launch into Law: Solicitor apprenticeship programme

Launch into Law programme

Launch into Law is our solicitor apprenticeship programme. It’s for bright, determined and confident school leavers who want to start their career at a leading global law firm without having to go to university.

Setting you up for success

Our apprentices will start their careers with a six-month seat in a legal-adjacent business services team, alongside an extensive induction programme. This is designed to give you a thorough understanding of how law firms operate, and to introduce you to office life before arriving in your first practice group.

Rotating through multiple practice groups, you will get a hands-on understanding of what we do for our clients around the world and how we do it. You’ll be part of our friendly teams from day one, working side-by-side with our lawyers on real client work.

When it comes to your studies, we know that people have different learning styles, and we want our apprentices to excel in their exams. In addition to the standard day release throughout your solicitor apprenticeship, you’ll get an extended period of paid full-time study leave to help you best prepare for SQE1.

Support at every step

We’ll support you at every step to develop the professional and personal skills that will help you succeed. We know that the world of commercial law will be new to you, so we have built you a first-class support system. You’ll have a buddy, supervisor, partner, mentor and coaching opportunities to help you navigate, enjoy and thrive in your new career.

We’ve developed a training and development programme across the six-year solicitor apprentice journey, so your on-the-job and classroom learning will be complemented with tailored training and skills sessions. Expect to build a fantastic network of friends and colleagues along the way, and to enjoy the social side of working at White & Case too.

You’ll graduate ready to start your career as a newly qualified associate, with unbeatable experience of working as a commercial lawyer in the City of London.

Who we’re looking for

We look for school-age students/leavers in year 13 or above with AAB at A Level (or equivalent) and 7 GCSEs at 6 or above, including maths and English.

How to apply & deadline

The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026.

If you require any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Disability & Support Champions to discuss in confidence on 020 7532 2899 or at [e-mail]