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Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Solicitors: Join DWF's Solicitor Apprenticeship Program!Are you an ambitious sixth form/college leaver eager to kick-start your career in the legal sector without the burden of university costs? Look no further! DWF, a global legal business, is thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity as a Solicitor Apprentice.Why Choose DWF?Practical Experience, No University Debt: We understand that university isn't the path for everyone. At DWF, we value practical work experience alongside academic learning. As a Solicitor Apprentice, you'll gain invaluable legal expertise, work towards an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice, and ace the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) —all while receiving a competitive salary.Choose your destination: Immerse yourself in the legal world at an international level. DWF's Solicitor Apprenticeship provides unique opportunities across our Manchester, London, Leeds, Birmingham, or Liverpool offices.Inclusive and Supportive Environment: At DWF, we believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive atmosphere where you can truly be yourself, grow rapidly, and find happiness in your work. We value your contribution and ensure you feel valued and rewarded.Requirements:Academic Excellence: To be considered, you need a minimum of A,B,B at A-level or equivalent UCAS points.Start Date: The apprenticeship begins in September 2024, so ensure you're available to embark on this exciting journey with us.When you join DWF you’ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits you and your family's needs and lifestyle. Our standard benefits include medical cover, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave. Our other flexible benefits include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.Hybrid Working Model: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid working model. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and our vibrant office spaces, striking the perfect balance between your professional and personal life.Embark on your legal career journey with DWF's Solicitor Apprenticeship program, where your potential is nurtured, your efforts are rewarded, and your work-life balance is valued.Join us for a bright future in law – apply today!

Solicitor Apprenticeship - September 2024 (multiple)

Job Title: Solicitor ApprenticeLocation: Birmingham / London / ManchesterApprenticeship level: Level 7Solicitor ApprenticeshipExpected Apprenticeship Duration: 6 yearsPotential Start Date: September 2024Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pmTypical study leave: 1 day per weekClosing Date for Applications: 11:59 pm on 1st February 2024Salary: The current starting salary for a Solicitor Apprentice is £21,600 in Birmingham &amp; Manchester and £25,400 in London. The Solicitor Apprentice salary is reviewed annually. Solicitor Apprentices are paid in line with Trainee Solicitors in years 5 &amp; 6 of the programme.Job DescriptionWe are seeking to recruit Solicitor Apprentices to join our Birmingham, London and Manchester offices in September 2024. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working on real-life legal projects alongside experienced Solicitors, while also studying towards a fully sponsored LLB degree at the University of Law. In addition to covering the university fees, we will also pay you a salary, which will enable you to ‘earn while you learn’.As a Solicitor Apprentice, you will join a fast-paced, dynamic working environment where personal resilience and a willingness to learn are key to success. You will gain valuable experience from day 1 and then throughout the apprenticeship. Apprentices can expect to be involved in client meetings, assist Solicitors with legal matters, conduct legal research, draft correspondence and other legal documents. As you progress in your role, you will be introduced to more advanced tasks to help you build a portfolio and work towards the level 7 qualification.During your apprenticeship you will be supported by a supervisor (who is an experienced Solicitor) as well as a dedicated Early Talent Team. You will also get to join a network of fellow legal apprentices.You will work as part of a friendly team, enjoying opportunities including sports activities, charity work, and meals out. You will also network with experienced Solicitors and become a valued member of the team. We will partner you with a buddy to help you settle into your new role and studies. The buddy will be one of our current Solicitor apprentices who can share their own experience and help to answer any questions you may have.You will have the opportunity to spend time in a number of our Practice Groups during the 6-year apprenticeship. In the final two years of the Solicitor Apprenticeship, you will join our Trainee Solicitor seat rotation when you will have four 6-month placements in different departments. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to SRA character and suitability assessment, you will become a qualified Solicitor and have a chance to join our Newly Qualified Solicitor recruitment process.You will receive full training which will combine on-the-job learning and formal structured sessions to ensure you are fully equipped to succeed in the role. Throughout your programme, you can look forward to:<ul><li>Technical training specific to your department.</li><li>Soft skills training, applicable to your apprenticeship and future roles.</li><li>Employability skills training, both at Pinsent Masons and appointed training provider.</li><li>Networking opportunities at training sessions, webinars and social events.</li></ul>As a part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards a fully sponsored LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and Skills degree delivered by the University of Law, the largest provider of legal education in the UK. You will spend one day per week studying legal foundation subjects and skills modules and preparing for a range of assessments, including the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You will also complete weekly tasks and receive regular feedback from your subject tutor, as well as meet with the Skills Coach to support your progress.This is initially an office-based role, allowing Apprentices to benefit from the experience offered by senior colleagues. Pinsent Masons supports agile working and there may be some opportunities for hybrid working as you progress in your apprenticeship.Academic Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent qualification), including Maths and English, at grade C or 4 or above.</li><li>Minimum 3 A-Levels at grade B or above, or an equivalent qualification amounting to 120 UCAS points.</li><li>Although we do have minimum academic requirements, we are willing to accept applications from candidates who have mitigating circumstances or feel like they can demonstrate the required qualities and behaviours.</li></ul>Eligibility<ul><li>Graduates or students who have completed more than one year of any degree (including law) are not eligible for the programme as their skills and knowledge exceed the level of this apprenticeship.</li><li>Please note, due to the funding requirements all candidates must have the right to permanently live and work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship.</li></ul>Skills and QualitiesWe are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a genuine passion for law. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential, as well as good time management and organisational skills. Your enthusiasm and openness to learn and take on new challenges will also be key to your success in this role.At all stages of the recruitment process, we are looking for candidates to demonstrate the following qualities:<ul><li>Focus on detail</li><li>An interest in business</li><li>Intellectual capability</li><li>Openness</li><li>Personal drive</li><li>Personal responsibility</li><li>Positive impact</li><li>Self-organisation</li></ul>Further information about these qualities and examples of how they can be demonstrated can be found on the Early Talent section of our website - <a href="https://www.pinsentmasons.com/careers/graduate/apprentice-programme" target="_blank">https://www.pinsentmasons.com/careers/graduate/apprentice-programme</a> Our Benefits<ul><li>Join a global, innovative and forward-thinking firm.</li><li>25 days annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days.</li><li>Carers’ leave (up to five paid days’ leave towards caring responsibilities).</li><li>Contributory pension of up to 5%.</li><li>Private healthcare policy.</li><li>Death in service cover (4 x base salary).</li><li>Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and/or an interest free rental deposit loan.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Access to training and development to refresh or enhance your current skillset.</li></ul>About Pinsent MasonsPinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating from 27 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate.Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times.The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors.We are a Disability Confident and top Stonewall employer, a Valuable 500 member, a founding member of the Mindful Business Charter, signatory of the Race at Work Charter and a proud partner of Neurodiversity in Law. We encourage and value different ideas and styles of thinking. It’s with different perspectives that we’ll find solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges. It’s how we’ll deliver outstanding results today, and tomorrow.We’re proud to have been placed 18th amongst RateMyApprenticeship Best 100 Employers 2023-2024.If you have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:apprenticeships@pinsentmasons.com" target="_blank">apprenticeships@pinsentmasons.com</a>

<h2>The programme</h2>Our training contracts are designed to offer trainees a breadth of experience and consist of four seats that are rotated every six months, with the aim of providing trainees with as much exposure as possible to our business and clients. During your training contract, we will work with you to ensure that your career aspirations and interests are met, all while learning from recognised experts, taking on real responsibility and interacting with great colleagues.We offer training contracts in London, Basingstoke/Reading, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford and Oxford. You can find out more about the seats available in each location <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/training-contract-seats" target="_blank">here</a>. Please note that available seats will vary each rotation. Hear from some of our current trainees about their experiences of working at Penningtons Manches Cooper <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/trainee-profiles" target="_blank">here</a>.Our training programme is widely respected in the legal sector and we have been recognised in independent surveys as providing excellence in training, high quality work and levels of responsibility as well as an inclusive culture and work-life balance. Here is what you can expect when undertaking a training contract at Penningtons Manches Cooper:<h2>Responsibility and client contact</h2><ul><li>The size of our trainee intake means you are given real responsibility, often working on cases from start to finish as opposed to just one part of the issue. Trainees regularly interact with clients directly, allowing them to develop their client care skills whilst being supported by senior supervisors.</li></ul><h2>Variety</h2><ul><li>You will receive a thorough grounding in the law, spending time in the various practice groups within the firm's main business divisions: dispute resolution, business services, private individuals and real estate.</li><li>Within your seats, you could experience work from multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals. Irrespective of the type of client, international cases with cross jurisdictional and multidisciplinary facets are commonplace.</li></ul><h2>Support</h2><ul><li>Along with a designated supervisor and team buddy in each seat, you will be allocated a trainee buddy and mentor.</li><li>Your mentor will be a partner or senior associate who will be someone you can go to for impartial advice and help during your training contract.</li><li>Your buddy will be a trainee who is a year ahead of you and will be able to answer those day-to-day questions that you may not want to ask someone more senior.</li><li>The trainee appraisal process, which involves a mid-seat and end-of-seat review, will also ensure that you are given regular formal feedback and support with your development.</li></ul><h2>Training and career development</h2><ul><li>As a new starter, you will complete an initial week-long induction. Quarterly training sessions tailored for trainees focus on skills such as drafting, legal negotiation, developing your personal brand and building relationships professionally. Team know-how and training sessions are also run throughout the year.</li><li>You will get the opportunity to take part in legal technology training, which is an interactive programme, focused on the use of technology and how it can be used to drive efficiency within practice at the firm.</li><li>Trainees are greatly valued at Penningtons Manches Cooper and many have gone on to reach partner level over the years. Our retention rate continues to reflect that with 77% of trainees offered NQ positions in 2023. </li></ul><h2>Life at the firm</h2><ul><li>We recruit between 12 and 15 trainees annually and value each and every one of them as individuals. You will get to know all the trainees in your year and the year above, and meet up with them regularly at training sessions. We don't deny that at times you may be asked to work longer hours - nevertheless, our relaxed work-life culture enables trainees to continue with their hobbies, interests and social commitments.</li><li>Our wellbeing strategy, Pennwell, focuses on the wellbeing of our people. It looks at all forms of wellbeing including social, financial, mental and physical. Activities range from an array of informative webinars to walking challenges.</li><li>Each office has a sports and social committee made up of solicitors, trainees and support staff. The committees organise a variety of events such as theatre trips, quiz nights, tenpin bowling and evening drinks.  In addition, firmwide social events such as the summer party are arranged - giving partners and staff across the offices an opportunity to get together in an informal atmosphere. Diversity, equity and inclusion is promoted throughout everything we do at the firm, which means there is plenty to get involved in and benefit from. We aim to provide safe spaces and DEI ambassadors for people from all backgrounds and identities. Our Pennclusion committees support age, gender, race and faith, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, LGTBQIA+ and social mobility.</li><li>There is also a plethora of corporate social responsibility initiatives that you can get involved with at the firm including supporting our environmental agenda, fundraising for our charity partners, volunteering and pro bono. Our intention is to offer something for everyone that will enable them to give back and enrich their own lives outside their legal work.</li></ul><h2>The recruitment process</h2>All applications for our trainee lawyer programme are received online and will be reviewed after the deadline date.First stage The first stage consists of a competency based telephone interview with a member of the early careers team.Second stage You will be required to complete a written assessment which incorporates typical tasks a trainee may be asked to complete. No prior legal knowledge is required for this.Third stage The final stage consists of an interview with a partner and member of the early careers team, which will also incorporate a presentation based on a legal case study.If you require any individual arrangements or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the early careers team at <a href="mailto:traineepost@penningtonslaw.com" target="_blank">traineepost@penningtonslaw.com</a>. For the best start to your career, we recommend applying for one of our vacation schemes, as they offer real insight into what it is like to work at Penningtons Manches Cooper. A large proportion of our training contract positions are recruited through this route - you can find out more about our vacation scheme placements <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/vacation-schemes" target="_blank">here</a>.<h2>What are we looking for?</h2>We are looking for dedicated, diverse candidates with a strong academic record and commercial awareness. Eligibility criteria:<ul><li>penultimate year or final year law undergraduates, final year non-law undergraduates or post-graduates and career changers</li><li>no minimum A-level grade requirements  </li><li>having, or being on track for a 2:1 degree in any discipline</li><li>a commitment to a career in law</li><li>being a great team player</li><li>exceptional communication skills</li><li>an entrepreneurial mindset that will help drive our vision for the future</li></ul>We understand that extenuating circumstances can occur during studies and therefore if you do not meet these criteria and feel that your grades are not a true indicator of your abilities, please include some context within your application and this will be considered.  <h2>How to apply</h2>The recruitment timetable for our 2026 trainee solicitor programme is as follows:<ul><li>Applications open: Monday 6 November </li><li>Applications close: Friday 12 April 2024Welcome</li></ul>Your next career opportunity awaits. Search to view our current <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers" target="_blank">Early Careers</a> opportunities and apply for positions online.We look a bit different and have revamped our recruitment platform. If you have any questions or difficulties during the application process please contact <a href="mailto:traineepost@penningtonlaw.com" target="_blank">traineepost@penningtonslaw.com</a>Please note you will not be able to view your application once submitted.  Please ensure to save a local copy of your application as required.Vacation Scheme 2024/ Trainee Solicitor Programme 2026If you are applying for our Vacation Scheme Programme in 2024 you will also be applying for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2026 and do not need to make a separate application. We also accept direct applications for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2026.If you would like to be considered for more than one office location, please apply to your first choice location and state any additional locations in your covering letter. Covering LetterAs part of your application you will be required to submit a covering letter (Max 500 words). The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about:- yourself;- why you are interested in a career in law;- the office location you are applying for and why;- and your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper and why they resonate with you personally.DeadlinesVacation Scheme 2024: 3 January 2024 Trainee Solicitor Programme 2026 (direct application): 12 April 2024EMpower Programme 2024Aimed at those from a Black heritage or ethnic minority backgrounds who do not feel ready to participate in a vacation scheme, and would appreciate further insight and experience in advance.Deadline: 3 January 2024<h2>Job Listings</h2>You can <a href="https://earlycareers-penningtonslaw.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&amp;in_iframe=1&amp;hashed=-625919505" target="_blank">view all open positions</a> or use the following search form to find jobs that suit your specific career interests.

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