London Solicitor Apprenticeship: Learn & Qualify in 6 Years

Freshfields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £32,000

Sign-on bonus £3,000

Tuition fees covered

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Freshfields, a leading global law firm in London, invites applicants to join a six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. You will gain practical experience while studying for your Law LLB and SQE, developing commercial and legal skills with support from experienced mentors.

During Years 1–4, rotate across practice groups, spend four days in the London office, and study for your Law LLB at a partner university. Years 5–6 include shorter rotations and potential client secondments.

Qualifications

• A-levels showing strong academic performance (AAB)
• GCSEs with English and Maths at grade 6/B or above
• No prior university degree completed; eligibility for completing apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Support legal matters and transactions under supervision.
• Apply legal knowledge and commercial judgement to client work.
• Conduct legal research to inform advice and decisions.
• Draft and review legal documents with clarity and accuracy.
• Communicate legal concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Manage workloads and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Communication

Client relationships

Time management

Education

A-levels AAB

GCSEs including English & Maths

No university degree yet

Job description

Freshfields, a leading global law firm in London, invites applicants to join a six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. You will gain practical experience while studying for your Law LLB and SQE, developing commercial and legal skills with support from experienced mentors.

During Years 1–4, rotate across practice groups, spend four days in the London office, and study for your Law LLB at a partner university. Years 5–6 include shorter rotations and potential client secondments.