Legal Career Start: Training Contract & Solicitor Apprenticeship

Gateley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Gateley invites aspiring solicitors to join the 2029 Training Contract or Graduate-Level Solicitor Apprenticeship in Leeds. You will gain four six-month seats across various law areas, with hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one.

The programme combines on-the-job learning with supported studies and continuous mentoring. The entry routes include Non-law graduates, Law graduates, LPC graduates, and a Graduate-Level Apprenticeship, all designed to develop a long-term legal

Qualifications

• Interest in law and willingness to learn from experienced lawyers.
• Ambition to develop a successful legal career with Gateley.
• Comfort with taking on real responsibility from early stages.

Responsibilities

• Four six-month seats across different areas of law.
• Hands-on experience with meaningful responsibility from first seat.
• Direct client exposure to build confidence and commercial awareness.
• Regular supervision and mentoring from experienced lawyers.
• Technical and skills training with quarterly coaching.
• Regular feedback through mid and end-of-seat reviews.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Time optimisation

Personal responsibility

Commercial awareness

Relationship management

Resilience

Pride in work

Education

Non-law degree requirement

Law degree route

LPC / SQE pathway

Job description

Gateley invites aspiring solicitors to join the 2029 Training Contract or Graduate-Level Solicitor Apprenticeship in Leeds. You will gain four six-month seats across various law areas, with hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one.

The programme combines on-the-job learning with supported studies and continuous mentoring. The entry routes include Non-law graduates, Law graduates, LPC graduates, and a Graduate-Level Apprenticeship, all designed to develop a long-term legal