Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme

Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme Apply now Attracting the widest and most diverse range of talent to the firm is crucial to our sustained success. Our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme is designed for bright and motivated school leavers interested in a career in commercial law, and will offer you the breadth of experience and training needed to become a multi-specialist lawyer, equipped to advise on a broad range of legal matters. THE SOLICITOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME During your first four years as a Solicitor Apprentice, you will rotate annually through a range of practice areas, which could include Corporate and M&A, Financing, Competition, Disputes and Investigations, Financial Regulation, Pensions, Employment and Incentives, Real Estate and Projects, Technology, Digital, Data and IP, Tax and Sustainability. This will allow you to gain a wealth of knowledge and a wide breadth experience whilst studying at BPP University one day per week towards your undergraduate law degree. Towards the latter part of the programme, you will join the trainee rotations, moving to a new practice area every three - six months. You will also continue to attend BPP University to study for your degree and then the SQE. Both UK and international secondment opportunities may be available in the latter stages of the apprenticeship programme. In each seat, you will be supervised by an experienced lawyer who will work with you and BPP on setting goals and giving exposure to a range of tasks, work and areas of law. You will be actively involved in the work your supervisor and group are handling - responsibilities and tasks will vary, but you will be an important part of the team straight away, working on exciting and often ground-breaking transactions. Examples of work will range from legal research, drafting, proofreading, attending meetings and much more. Supervisors will change at each seat rotation, meaning you will benefit from working with people across the firm, enhancing your multi-specialist development. To ensure you feel fully supported in your development, your progress will be reviewed through progress review meetings each academic term, which will provide a structured opportunity to reflect on achievements and set goals. In addition to these, you will receive regular informal feedback from your supervisor and will meet regularly with your continuity partner. These opportunities will provide a further forum for you to discuss your progress and how to develop your legal knowledge, skills and experience. SALARY AND BENEFITS - £32,000 in your first year (increasing every year) and a sign on bonus of £3,000 - An optional interest-free loan of up to £3,000 - All your study fees will be paid for and you will be entitled to an extensive benefits package, including 30 days’ holiday per year, private medical insurance, pension scheme, onsite GP services, a variety of wellness benefits and more. Training and Support Being a successful City lawyer requires more than purely legal knowledge. Our Learning and Development team offers a full and varied training programme which extends beyond legal knowledge training, covering commercial awareness, skills and professional behaviours to ensure you have the tools you need during your apprenticeship. Prior to joining, you will be invited to an introductory session for all incoming apprentices so that you can meet each other and your key points of contact at the firm. You will also find out more about the qualifications you will be working towards and what you can expect from our academic provider. On joining, you will have a focused induction programme to help you settle into your new role. You will have the opportunity to meet people from various groups and teams in the firm, so you can start to network from day one. The induction will also include sessions on wellbeing and lifestyle management to help you with the transition from school to work. You will be allocated one day per week for focused study time. This will give you dedicated time to work towards achieving your LLB Law and Legal Practice degree and prepare for the SQE assessments. You will be enrolled in a study programme with an accredited industry leading provider, giving you all the tools, resources and materials you need to navigate your studies and develop your knowledge and skills. The programme will involve a combination of in-person workshops and online self-study, with access to highly experienced tutors to guide and support you throughout. During the six years, you will undertake a comprehensive legal and skills training programme, with sessions delivered on a wide range of subjects by partners, other senior lawyers and our Learning and Development team. The Learning and Development team will also offer bespoke coaching sessions throughout the programme. Mentoring provides a valuable forum to seek support, reflect on your career development, discuss professional goals and expand your network. We offer a

£32,000 in your first year (increasing every year) and a sign on bonus of £3,000 An optional interest-free loan of up to £3,000 All your study fees will be paid for and you will be entitled to an extensive benefits package, including 30 days’ holiday per year, private medical insurance, pension scheme, onsite GP services, a variety of wellness benefits and more.