Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Weil

Application deadline: 19 January 2025 @ 17.00

We don’t believe you need to go to university to be an exceptional lawyer. We can train you.

Over six years, you will receive an unparalleled foundation in how to develop a career as international lawyer. You will learn your craft inside this leading global law firm from day one, building your experience across a range of practice groups and working directly with trainees, supervisors and mentors to help you develop the critical skills to thrive in one of the most exciting industries.   

Alongside learning on the job, you will receive formal training and have protected study time to obtain your law degree as you complete the programme. You will be supported at every stage but we will challenge you to be your best. If you’re ready to step up, this is a unique chance to earn money as you train, forgo student debt and learn to be a lawyer from those who are the very best in their field.

ou will spend your first four months in business services to give you an overview of how our firm works, familiarise yourself with working in an office environment and start building your network. You will then rotate through three-to-four fee-earning teams to understand the work we do in-depth and where you might want to specialise. 

You will have structured time to study throughout the programme, but after your fourth year you will take eight months out of the day-to-day business so you can focus on your SQE. After completing your SQE, you will spend six months in three separate teams, and potentially an international secondment. This mirrors our graduate trainees’ experience. After six years in total, you will qualify as a lawyer at the same level as a graduate trainee. 

This is a big jump from school or college and there is an extensive support network in place to help you. This includes two dedicated supervisors per team, regular catch ups with our Early Careers & Development Manager, both Partner and a Trainee mentors, bi-monthly catch ups with the Professional Development Director, a dedicated skills trainer and a clear training plan. We want you to succeed and will make sure you have the right support to do so.

Who can apply

The solicitor apprenticeship is a school leavers’ programme. You must have completed, or be in the process of completing, your A Levels or equivalent, and achieve a minimum AAB. We recruit nationally and the programme is based in London. We offer relocation support and you will receive £2,000 a sign-on bonus to help with any additional starting costs. 

What level of qualification will I receive at the end of the solicitor apprenticeship?

You will have one allocated, protected study day per week. After your fourth year, you will take eight months out of the day-to-day business so you can focus on your SQE. During your studies you will gain a full LLB degree in law, as well as complete the SQE 1&2 exams, resulting in a Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship qualification.

How much will I be paid on the solicitor apprenticeship programme?

Your starting salary will be £27,000, which will increase year on year. All your study fees are covered, and we also offer relocation support for all non-London-based applicants if required. You will also receive a £2,000 sign on bonus which you will receive one month before you join.