Solicitor Apprenticeship 2026

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is offering a Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme that allows individuals to qualify as solicitors while working. Over six years, apprentices will gain hands-on experience across various legal sectors, including real estate and corporate law, while also earning a competitive salary. Participants will complete an LLB (Hons) degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, ensuring comprehensive legal training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tuition fees covered

Dedicated study coach

Qualifications

• Must commit to a six-year apprenticeship while working and studying.
• Develop knowledge of law firm operations and transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and assist fee earners with tasks.
• Engage with clients and manage documents.
• Rotate through different practice areas to gain valuable experiences.

Skills

Legal research

Client engagement

Document management

Article writing

Education

LLB (Hons) law degree

Job description

Our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme is a career pathway for people seeking to qualify as a solicitor without having to attend university full-time.

The programme lasts six years, during which time you will be working across a range of teams, whilst studying one-day a week with BPP University Law School.

Throughout the six years, you will earn a competitive salary and we will also cover your entire tuition fees.

Furthermore, you will receive guidance and feedback from your work-based supervisor, as well as ongoing support from a dedicated BPP Study Coach.

At the end of the programme, you will obtain an LLB (Hons) law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (“SQE”), giving you the same qualifications as our trainee solicitors.

Solicitor apprentices will spend their first 12 months based in business function teams – such as risk & compliance, and knowledge. Here, you will develop your knowledge, gain transferable skills and broaden your understanding of how law firms operate.

Over the following three years, you will have the opportunity to spend 12 months in several different practice areas including real estate, corporate, asset finance or dispute resolution. Throughout these rotations you will gain valuable experiences whilst developing your legal skills. Typical tasks include legal research, engaging with clients, assisting fee earners with tasks, document management and article writing.