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Deadline: 24 November 2025 &nbsp;at 12 noonParalegals required: £28,000 pa (35 hours a week)Hackney Community Law Centre is looking for new paralegals dedicated to social justice, housing and welfare benefits law. Ideal candidates will have a&nbsp;knowledge and&nbsp;understanding of public law and an evidenced interest in social welfare issues.Context of the post: The post holder will provide efficient and effective legal advice, assistance and representation for clients, maintaining the highest standards of professional expertise and client care at all times. They can expect to assist solicitors running a caseload consisting of housing and benefits casework.This position is ideally suitable for someone seeking experience in legal aid advice. The Law Centre may be prepared to offer assistance with SQE support subject to performance.Term: 12 months initiallyBased at: 8 Lower Clapton Road, London E5 0PDFor an application pack and further information visit our website <a href="http://www.hclc.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.hclc.org.uk</a> or email <a href="mailto:sean@hclc.org.uk" target="_blank">sean@hclc.org.uk</a> stating clearly your email subject “Paralegal Recruitment”.&nbsp;<a href="https://hclc.org.uk/userfiles/ApplicationForm1.docx" target="_blank">Application Form</a><a href="https://hclc.org.uk/userfiles/JobDescriptionandPersonSpecification1.pdf" target="_blank">Job Description and Person Specification</a>Applications should be emailed to <a href="mailto:admin@hclc.org.uk" target="_blank">admin@hclc.org.uk</a>.

Paralegal - immediate start - Hackney Community Law Centre

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleParalegal – Crime Team – LeedsWe are seeking a permanent, full-time Criminal Law Paralegal for our busy Leeds office to join our expanding team.You will preferably:<ul><li>Be currently undertaking, or have completed, legal studies — for example through the LPC/BPC (or equivalent), SQE preparation, or relevant academic modules/experience.</li><li>Be able aim to demonstrate an interest in Criminal law;</li><li>Have Police Station Accreditation</li><li>Have strong organisational skills; and</li><li>Have the ability to work under pressure</li></ul>We would like the ideal candidate to:<ul><li>Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client matters;</li><li>Provide support to Fee Earners;</li><li>Build relationships with internal and external parties;</li><li>Ensure that files are managed effectively, creating letters or documents on the case management system;</li><li>Completing public funding applications;</li><li>Collating and redacting large documents for Court bundles where necessary; and</li><li>Liaising with the local authorities, Police and medical professionals to request/receive documents. Liaising with Courts and experts</li></ul>Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently.&nbsp; Our junior members are office-based in order to take advantage of the onsite training provided by an established criminal team.Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service.Employee benefits with GTS:<ul><li>Competitive base salary.</li><li>Pension Scheme with employer contribution.</li><li>Benenden Health Care.</li><li>Administrative support.</li><li>Firm laptop</li><li>Ongoing training and development.</li><li>Support from colleagues for case cover.</li><li>Supportive supervision from mentors.</li><li>Annual appraisals and salary reviews.</li><li>Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas in London.</li><li>Additional perks and benefits.</li><li>Competitive training packages.</li></ul>We have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.Please send your CV and a cover letter to our dedicated HR team via email on: <a href="mailto:Recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk</a>.Please submit your CV and a cover letter to our dedicated HR team.

Paralegal – Criminal law -  GT Stewart

Application deadline: 10 December 2025Multiple vacanciesJob descriptionProud to serve. Proud to keep justice goingThe role of the legal adviser is vital to the smooth running of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and is a highly rewarding position within our organisation. You’ll be surrounded by learning opportunities every day, so if you have a passion for law, this could be the right role for you.About usOur work at HMCTS is vitally important to the smooth running of a fair, accessible and efficient justice system, as we are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Right now, we’re looking for trainee legal advisers to join our exceptional legal team and develop the skills to provide magistrates with advice on points of law, practice and procedure, and assist with the formulation and drafting of the reasons behind their judgments<ul><li>Important:&nbsp;</li></ul>It is essential in understanding the unique nature of this role that prospective applicants visit a Magistrates’ Court to observe court proceedings before the interview stage of the process- if successful in reaching that stage.&nbsp; Candidates are encouraged to plan ahead because the time period between confirmation and date of interview may be limited and interviews may not proceed if an observation has not been made. The observation provides valuable insight into the duties of a Trainee Legal Adviser and offers a practical understanding of the courtroom environment, as well as the various roles and responsibilities involved. Those who have undertaken this experience often report increased confidence and motivation to excel in the role.About YouYou’re an excellent communicator with the ability to inspire confidence in everyone you work with and the self-assurance to speak in court.&nbsp; You’ve passed the academic stage of qualification to become a solicitor in England or Wales, or you’re a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. You’re enthusiastic about the responsibility that comes with being on the front line of the justice system. And now you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive difference to society and the communities we live in.Learn new legal skills as you develop your careerWhen you join us as a trainee legal adviser, you’ll quickly discover that this isn’t your normal 9 to 5 role, as no two days are the same. You’ll learn new skills every day as you work at pace in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and help to keep the courts running smoothly and efficiently. Working on everything from minor motoring offences to serious crimes, you’ll be supported and mentored throughout your two-year training period. Once you’ve completed this, you’ll then have the opportunity to further develop your legal career within HMCTS.&nbsp;Work as the qualified, professional face of the courtsRather than acting for a client you’ll be offering impartial and objective legal advice, so you’ll need to be passionate about the law and the issues that must be considered when magistrates are delivering judgments and sentences.Helping to conduct case management hearings will be another key part of your role, as will liaising with outside agencies who are involved in specialist court work. Once you’re qualified, you’ll act as the professional face of the court, so we’ll expect you to work with integrity, empathy and understanding, and ensure that everyone who attends is treated with humanity and respect at all times.Apply all your skills as you increase your knowledge of the lawIn addition to your academic qualifications and excellent communication skills, you’ll be committed to increasing and maintaining your knowledge of the law. Open, approachable, professional and supportive, we’ll expect you to have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet in a busy court. Important decisions will be made, and these can have a profound effect on the people who come to court, so you’ll be confident, impartial and capable of considering a wide range of risks and implications. Flexible and adaptable, and with a high degree of personal responsibility, there are times when you’ll be faced with challenging situations. With this in mind you’ll be resilient and remain calm under pressure and have a diplomatic and tactful approach to everyone you work with.This is an office based/court based frontline role. You’ll be allocated to your work base location that has been agreed between yourself and line manager as part of the recruitment process.You’ll be expected to spend the duration of your training at your agreed base location to fulfil the demands of the training and the business needs in that location.All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed so you’ll undergo a vetting process if your application is successful.Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with our range of benefitsWhen you join us, you’ll be making an important contribution to HM Courts and Tribunals Service – but how will we help you in return?In addition to a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service pension, we’ll support your development with training opportunities to help you advance your career with us. We also understand the importance of a healthy work/life balance and with this in mind we offer flexible working schemes, paid maternity and paternity leave and excellent childcare benefits.The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so you’ll always know you’re welcome and valued. We have strong and proactive staff networks, reasonable adjustments for those who need them and diversity talent programmes to help everyone, irrespective of their background, to achieve their potential.Your benefits with us&nbsp;As part of our training we support qualifying work experience for the SRA and CILEX enabling legal professional qualification as a solicitor or CILEX.This role is being offered on a Permanent basis. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years – in line with the deliverables outlined within the advert.&nbsp; Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something that is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by.Upon successful completion of the full training and submission of your training portfolio (usually completed within two years), a Trainee legal adviser will then progress to a SEO Tier 1 Legal adviser role (with the associated increase in pay, in line with the HMCTS Legal adviser Tier Progression Framework). You’ll have access to a variety of legal careers in HMCTS and beyond.&nbsp; As part of the Ministry of Justice, you’ll be entitled to a range of benefits including a civil service pension, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, childcare and travel allowances and numerous staff networks and clubs.&nbsp;For further information on our benefits please select here <a href="https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/why-join-us/" target="_blank">Why join us - HM Courts &amp; Tribunals service</a>If this sounds like you, use our online application form to apply for the role of the trainee legal adviser. If you have any queries about the role, then please contact: <a href="mailto:HQlegal@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">HQlegal@justice.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>Further Information – Meet and Engage SessionsWe will be holding Microsoft Teams Meet and Engage sessions on the following dates and times:Register to attend:19th November 2025 at 12:00pm <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9863b8f5-2c98-4d89-9bb6-db706faded9a@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8" target="_blank">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</a>25th November 2025 at 12:00pm <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/594e75e0-2333-4b0a-8a76-8d08480973ab@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8" target="_blank">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</a>3rd December 2025 at 12:00pm <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3fb9e9b9-2f12-4ed0-8f31-b733d78dd585@c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8" target="_blank">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</a>What’s in store:<ul><li>A short presentation from our legal team (with up to four presenters sharing their insights)</li><li>A live Q&amp;A session where you can submit questions via chat</li><li>Cameras and microphones will be off for attendees.</li></ul>Why register?<ul><li>It helps us plan the session and tailor it to your interests</li><li>It provides you with the opportunity to ask questions about the campaign, including, Eligibility criteria, Nature of the role and application process</li><li>You’ll receive a confirmation email with the joining link and reminders</li></ul>We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about this exciting opportunity.Delegates from HMCTS will be available to provide answers and guidance.Interview Schedule NoticeInterviews are scheduled to take place in January 2026. Please note that rescheduling will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, and any rearrangements must still occur within the interview period.Application form stage assessmentsExperienceWe will assess your experience for this role via the following methodsStatement of SuitabilityStatement of SuitabilityGuidance for the Statement of SuitabilityPlease submit a statement of suitability (maximum 500 words) explaining how your skills, experience, and personal qualities make you a strong candidate for this role. Your statement should highlight transferable skills and demonstrate your knowledge and experience.Evidence of ExperienceStatement of SuitabilityTechnicalTechnical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit250Technical Question - Qualification RequirementsSpecific qualification requirementsTo be eligible to apply for this post, you must have passed the academic stage of qualification to become a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or CILEX Lawyer by virtue of — (i) having passed the necessary examinations; (example of which are listed below) (ii) having been granted an exemption in relation to the necessary examinations (example of which are listed below) by the appropriate examining body; or (iii) any combination of the two. By way of example, the following list reflects the currently approved academic qualification routes: • The Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors, or BOTH the SQE1 and SQE2 stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam; or • The CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice; or • The CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma; or equivalent for Graduate Membership of CILEx.You can apply for this role whilst you are completing the final academic stage of qualification but must be able to evidence your final certification at the point of an offer being made, to be able to proceed to appointment. If you are unable to evidence the correct certification at the point of offer, you will be removed from the process.Click apply for more information and to apply for this role.

Trainee Legal Advisors - multiple locations - HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Closing date: 23:59PM on Sunday 23 November 2025<ul><li>Location – Farringdon, EC1V 4JP (office-based)</li><li>Full-time role – 9.30-5.30 (35 hours per week)</li><li>Starting – As soon as possible</li><li>Salary – £29,200 per annum</li></ul>We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Solicitor to join our firm at our office based in Farringdon, London.Our firmWe are an award-winning specialist civil liberties firm undertaking work across three departments: Claims Against Public Authorities (CAPA), &nbsp;Public Law and Education and Community Care. We undertake a broad range of private and public law litigation for claimants. We are recommended in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directories.Our CAPA team acts for claimants in inquest and private law claims against public authorities, with a specialism in actions against the police in a range of contexts including arising from misconduct and failures to protect.Our Public Law team acts in judicial review challenges against central government departments, police and local authorities. We have a particular focus on migrant rights and criminal justice judicial reviews. We also act in civil claims following on from successful judicial reviews.Our Education and Community Care team primarily represents children and their families as well as disabled adults, seeking to ensure that public bodies make the provision that they need.&nbsp; We use judicial reviews, statutory appeals, discrimination claims and other tools to obtain results for those we represent.As a firm we remain committed to undertaking publicly funded work and acting for marginalised individuals and groups. The majority of our client’s cases are funded by the Legal Aid Agency.The roleOur Trainees undertake seats within our Civil Claim, Public Law and Education and Community Care teams.The work is varied and includes communicating regularly with clients; legal research, assisting with case preparation, preparing legal aid funding applications; attending client meetings, conferences and court hearings; preparing witness evidence; drafting documents such as instructions to counsel and correspondence; and providing billing assistance.It also includes administrative work such as document and file management.Further details of the role can be found in the job description.Skills and ExperienceWe are looking for a dynamic, methodical thinker with a keen eye for detail.Previous paralegal experience (or relevant experience in the voluntary sector) is essential, and experience of, or a demonstrable commitment to, the areas of law we practice or the client groups we serve is essential.Knowledge of Legal Aid procedures is an advantage.Strong administrative and organisational skills are vital, and previous experience of working in an office is essential.You must have completed the LPC, be studying for it part-time, or be pursuing the SQE route to qualification. Please see the person specification for further details.How to applyTo apply please return the completed forms linked below to <a href="mailto:vacancies@goldjennings.co.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@goldjennings.co.uk</a> by the deadline.&nbsp;<a href="https://goldjennings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gold-Jennings-Application-Form-2025-no-equality-form.docx" target="_blank">Gold Jennings Application Form</a><a href="https://goldjennings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form.docx" target="_blank">Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form</a><a href="https://goldjennings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trainee-JD-and-person-spec-November-2025.docx" target="_blank">Trainee-JD-and-person-spec-November-2025</a>Please note: application forms must be completed (CVs alone will not be considered)Closing date: 23:59PM on Sunday 23 November 2025 (interviews are to be held in the second week of December)At Gold Jennings we attempt to challenge the inequality and discrimination within society which contributes to injustice, and we are equally committed to fairness and equality within the firm itself.Gold Jennings is an equal opportunities employer and we believe that a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services we offer to our clients. As such, we are committed to increasing diversity in our firm and the wider profession.We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage candidates from: global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, disabled people and from other groups who are underprivileged or underrepresented.If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.If you require reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the selection process, please <a href="mailto:vacancies@goldjennings.co.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@goldjennings.co.uk</a>

Trainee Solicitor - Civil Liberties and Human Rights - Gold Jennings

Application deadline: 28.11.25A legal career in social justice offers you the opportunity to break new ground in some of the most important and challenging areas of&nbsp;law.&nbsp;It’s your opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, working with communities to shape the law to protect and enhance their&nbsp;rights.The fellowship is your route to becoming a qualified social justice&nbsp;lawyer.We are committed to supporting the next generation of social justice lawyers&nbsp;by:<ul><li>Creating a holistic opportunity for you to train and qualify in social justice&nbsp;law</li><li>Helping you to gain and manage secure, effective and long-term careers in the&nbsp;sector</li><li>Supporting you to be part of a movement of lawyers and communities who use the law to tackle&nbsp;injustice.&nbsp;</li></ul>Our fellow recruitment for 2026 is open now, and successful fellows are asked to start work at their host organisation in April 2026 for a period of two years.On the application form you will find details of the 15 host organisations and the roles they are offering. Previous fellows have trained at 74 different host organisations from across the UK, including law centres and national charities.On the application form, you can choose two organisations that you would like to work for from the list of hosts. These organisations will provide a full job description to help you decide and receive anonymised applications to reduce bias when shortlisting.You will receive an automatic submission confirmation to your email address and be notified by us if you have been shortlisted for an interview by the end of January 2026.ShortlistingIf shortlisted, you will be contacted by the host directly to arrange an interview. This may be online or in person. The final decision on who to employ is theirs, unless you receive more than one offer. They will contact you directly to let you know the outcome of your interview by the middle of&nbsp;February.&nbsp;If successful, you will be employed by the host, who will be responsible for supervising and supporting you. The wider support, training and opportunities component of the scheme are organised by the Legal Education Foundation and its&nbsp;partners.If you are not successful at the interview, and you opted into clearing when you submitted your application, you could still be considered for positions that remain available at other hosts. However, this is not&nbsp;guaranteed.&nbsp;SelectionEach host will receive your application if you choose their organisation. Hosts do not see your name, school information or equal opportunities data at this first stage so that the shortlisting process is anonymised and as unbiased as&nbsp;possible.If you are invited to interview, the hosts will gain full access to your application and may ask you for further information, such as your&nbsp;CV.Usually interviews include a presentation and / or a written task which you will be told about and asked to prepare in advance. Someone from LEF may also sit on your interview panel as an&nbsp;observer.In general, hosts are looking for people with the following experience and&nbsp;qualities:<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for access to&nbsp;justice</li><li>Experience working with marginalised communities</li><li>Desire to create change in the legal&nbsp;community</li><li>Lived or learned experience of the issues facing the communities they&nbsp;serve.&nbsp;</li></ul>TimelineFellowship applications open: w/​c 13 October&nbsp;2025Fellowship applications close : 28 November&nbsp;2025&nbsp;Interview period: 19 January – 6 February&nbsp;2026&nbsp;Fellowships commence: April 2026&nbsp;EligiblityYou must:<ol><li>Have a relevant qualification. &nbsp; England and Wales: complete and pass the Legal Practice Course (LPC) by 14 March 2026, or have an undergraduate degree and complete and pass SQE Part 1 by 14 March 2026. Scotland: complete and pass the Diploma in Legal Practice/​Professional Legal Practice (DLP/DPLP) by 14 March 2026. Northern Ireland: have an undergraduate law degree, and be admitted by March 2026 to the solicitors apprenticeship scheme at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (Queen’s University Belfast) commencing in September&nbsp;2026.</li><li>Have the right to work in the&nbsp;UK.</li><li>Be willing and able to commit to working for two years as a fellow from April&nbsp;2026.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, this can include voluntary work or lived&nbsp;experience.</li></ol>Select apply to find out where across the UK our fellowships are located and apply.

Justice First Fellowship Trainee Solicitors - April 2026 onwards - various employers

Application deadline: 5pm 24 November 2025.&nbsp;This is an administrative role that involves assisting the Dispute Resolution and Property Dispute fee earners in all areas of office services.MAIN DUTIESDuties will vary in importance and priority, depending on circumstances and the needs of the business at any particular time, but will include the following key responsibilities:Administration &amp; Delivery of Work<ul><li>Following administration systems and procedures as required by the Firm/Lexcel</li><li>Using case management system</li><li>Any other reasonable tasks for the role (where applicable)</li><li>Ability to present information simply and accurately, both orally and in writing</li><li>Opening new files, drafting client care and file closing letters</li><li>Assisting with mail as required</li><li>Scanning and collating department post</li><li>Preparing bundles of documents for court and barristers</li><li>Organising team meetings</li></ul>Communication<ul><li>Excellent telephone manner with clear and pleasant verbal communication.</li><li>Be able to communicate confidently with all parties including client, court, experts and the other side by correspondence and telephone.</li><li>Be discreet, empathic and sensitive in dealing with clients</li><li>Setting up meetings in person, telephone or video link with guidance</li><li>Taking detailed and accurate contemporaneous notes of meetings, conferences and hearings.</li></ul>Interpersonal Skills<ul><li>Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels as you will be part of a busy team responsible for the smooth running of the office</li><li>Ability to present information simply and accurately, both orally and in writing</li><li>Highly motivated</li><li>Willingness to take on new challenges</li><li>Have a practical approach to problem solving</li><li>Able to work on own initiative as well as work in a team</li></ul>Taking New Client Enquiries<ul><li>Receiving incoming calls/making outgoing calls and dealing with all new enquiries within the Dispute Resolution and Property Disputes teams</li><li>Through careful listening and questioning, gain an insight into the client’s requirements and assist as far as possible.</li><li>Emailing new enquiries as appropriate</li><li>Providing basic information on legal procedures, costs and timescales to clients to resolve their legal problems in line with legal best practices and principles.</li><li>Ability to handle a high level of incoming calls, interacting with diverse cliental in a sensitive and professional manner at all times.</li><li>Ability to discuss and understand complex situations with clients in a sensitive and professional manner at all times.</li><li>Be able to discern, decide and differentiate between clients in a supportive and non-judgmental way.</li><li>Communicating with client and fee earners to obtain sufficient and relevant documentation to assist on enquiry assessment</li><li>You will need to complete an accurate written attendance note of the call and ensure it is logged on the client’s electronic file using the appropriate legal assistance based on information gained. Producing and managing relevant reports for the new enquiries</li><li>Liaising with fee earners as to status of enquiries, and assisting on management of enquiry closures</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>You will need to have good administrative and literacy skills, be methodical, work in a team, be able to work on your own initiative and have a flexible attitude.</li><li>Working in an organised manner, paying attention to detail and good time management are important.</li><li>Good computer skills are essential</li><li>File management</li><li>Have a flexible approach with a client focus</li></ul>Hours of workCore office hours will be 9.30am to 5.30pm, 5 days per week. Taking account of the nature of the role, a degree of flexibility will be required so as properly to fulfil the responsibilities and duties associated with the position.Please note that you will be expected to work in the office. Hybrid working may be considered following completion of a successful probation period.Operating from modern Central London premises, Hodge Jones &amp; Allen Solicitors are a highly regarded firm. We offer good prospects, training and IT facilities.Please apply by sending a covering letter, your CV and salary expectations to Alisha Patel at <a href="mailto:alishapatel@hja.net" target="_blank">alishapatel@hja.net</a>

Legal assistant - dispute resolution - Hodge Jones & Allen

Deadline: 7 January 2026For applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree.You must have achieved 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English) and have achieved or be predicted to achieve AAB at A level. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into account.You must have the right to work in the UK.Applications for our 2026 programme open on 13 October 2025 and close on 7 January 2026.Please note that interviews will take place between 16 March and 9 April 2026. Please ensure that you are available between these dates.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;THE SOLICITOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMEDuring your first four years as a Solicitor Apprentice, you will rotate annually through a range of practice areas, which could include&nbsp;Corporate and M&amp;A, Financing, Competition,&nbsp;Disputes and Investigations,&nbsp;Financial Regulation,&nbsp;Pensions, Employment<a href="https://www.slaughterandmay.com/services/practices/pensions-employment-incentives/pensions/" target="_blank"> </a>and Incentives,&nbsp;Real Estate,&nbsp;Technology, Digital, Data and IP, &nbsp;Tax&nbsp;and&nbsp;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,&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;SALARY AND BENEFITS<ul><li>£28,000 in your first year (increasing every year) and a sign on bonus of £3,000</li><li>An optional interest-free loan of up to £3,000</li><li>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.</li></ul>Training and SupportBeing 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.&nbsp;Find out more, click Apply.

Solicitor Apprenticeships (school leaver) - September 2026 - Slaughter and May

Deadline: 14 January 2026 at middayAt Travers Smith, we believe in nurturing future talent through a challenging and rewarding journey. Our Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six-year programme designed to launch outstanding legal careers—offering real responsibility, tailored support, and unrivalled learning every step of the way. You’ll be a valued member of our collaborative and inclusive environment, benefiting from one-to-one mentorship, meaningful guidance, and continuous professional growth.On completion of the six years, you’ll qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales and be eligible to apply for a newly qualified associate role here at Travers Smith, all while earning a salary and building a future to be proud of.Our application process is refreshingly straightforward: just an online form, including a cover letter and details of your grades and experience. We want to get to know the real you, so focus on sharing your story and your motivation for joining Travers Smith.Apply online at&nbsp;Travers Smith | Careers&nbsp;for Solicitor Apprenticeships starting from September 2026 based in London. Applications open on Friday 3 October 2025 and close on Wednesday 14 January 2026 (at midday).Our minimum criteria is AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 7 x 6s at GCSE including English and Maths (or on track for this), however we take into account contextual information and mitigating circumstances.The contextual information for an application is provided via Rare Recruitments Contextual Recruitment System (or CRS). This CRS highlights candidates to us who have achieved impressive results taking into account certain disadvantages they may have faced. We are keen to consider the potential offered by such candidates so the above academic requirements are a guide only.BPP University is our course provider.Salary: £27,000 + £3,000 one-off support payment prior to joining.One day of study a week and four on-the-job training days per week.Every year in years 1-4 and every 6 months in years 5-6 you will rotate departments.You'll spend one day a week studying for your degree-level apprenticeship with BPP Law School, leading to the award of an LLB (Hons) in law as well as the post-graduate level SQE (Solicitors' Qualifying Examination). The course covers the core legal topics which are essential for legal practice, and consists of online live teaching, tutor-led performance coaching, guided self-study, and professional workshops, with regular exam-style assessments and portfolio tasks. You do not need any prior legal learning or qualification. All course fees are covered by Travers Smith.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2026 - Travers Smith

13 February 2026 – Applications closeSolicitor ApprenticeshipsWe are very proud to offer an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor via our Solicitor Apprenticeships programme. This is a six-year, Level 7 programme for anyone who does not hold a degree level qualification, do not intend to go to university, or school leavers at 18. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will qualify as a solicitor. We will offer two apprenticeships in 2026.This route gives you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn and get stuck into working straight away, avoiding university fees and developing your professional and legal skills.During our six-year programme, you’ll gain an LLM in Legal Practice through the University of Law, with your fees and assessment costs covered by us, and become a qualified solicitor.1 October 2025 – Applications open on our websiteNovember 2025 – Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Evening (register your interest).13 February 2026 – Applications closeApril 2026 – Assessments beginMay 2026 – Final interviews take place and offers confirmedSeptember 2026 – Solicitor Apprentices join the firmOur minimum academic requirements are ABB (or equivalent) at A Level and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C). Please note that we do not&nbsp;require candidates to have completed an A Level in Law.Find out more, click Apply

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver/non-graduate) - September 2026 - Bates Wells

Applications close 30 November 2025.Fladgate will be offering up to 6 Solicitor Apprenticeship positions. This combines practical work-based learning with formal study at the University of Law.We’re offering a 6 year programme working alongside lawyers in our core fee earning departments.As a solicitor apprentice at Fladgate you will be exposed to a core of contentious and non-contentious practice areas. You will work in one of our four fee-earning departments (Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Funds Finance &amp; Regulatoryand Real Estate) for four days a week, and study for one day per week, externally with the University of Law.A comprehensive induction will ensure solicitor apprentices are fully immersed into their new role at Fladgate. There will also be regular training provided and informative sessions to stay up to date on any legislative changes.The University of Law will also host an induction and provide the opportunity to meet other apprentices at different firmsWe aim to recruit astute, motivated and enthusiastic individuals. When we make our selection for the solicitor apprenticeship scheme, our focus is on developing our cohort into future associates, senior associates and one day, partners at Fladgate.Our ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>A minimum of 2Bs &amp; 1C achieved at A-Level or equivalent before joining (we are happy to consider predicted grades during the application process). Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old upon joining.</li><li>A commitment to a career in law.</li><li>Excellent organisation, communication and team work skills.</li><li>Reliable and dependable with meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work with technology packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Work experience in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous though by no means essential.&nbsp;</li></ul>Starting salary of £25k pa, due to increase by Year 4 to £38.5k pa.&nbsp;Click Apply to find out more.

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