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Deadline: 01/04/2025, 23:59Please note this will be a 3 year FTCJoint Legal Services are excited to announce an opportunity for an Apprentice (Trainee) Solicitor to join the Team. This apprenticeship will allow the development of practical legal skills whilst satisfying the academic requirements required to qualify as a Solicitor via the graduate apprenticeship route.&nbsp;You will be supported and learn from our experienced in-house lawyers and provide, under the general direction of the Director of Legal Services, the services of an apprentice solicitor in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for both Staffordshire and West Midlands Police.Role &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>To assist in the provision of legal advice and assistance, under supervision, to the Chief Constables, their officers, their staff and The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners</li><li>Review and prepare legal cases, under supervision</li><li>Correspond with Force partners and external lawyers, under supervision</li><li>Attend conferences with police officers, police staff and legal counsel, under supervision</li><li>Research law and report back to supervisor and other lawyers</li><li>Maintain records of work and link to relevant regulatory bodies</li><li>Plan and review training contract with supervisor</li><li>Arrange and attend professional courses and undertake all activities to ensure that all training requirements are met</li><li>Shadow lawyers and legal advisors at Magistrates, County and Crown courts to gain experience of advocacy by observation</li><li>Assist lawyers and legal advisors at court by preparing cases, liaising with witnesses, and supporting counsel where required&nbsp;</li></ul>Experience and QualificationsEssential:<ul><li>Must hold a minimum of a 2:2 university undergraduate degree.</li><li>Those with a university undergraduate degree at a minimum of a 2:2 in a subject other than law must have completed one of the following conversion courses either the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) OR Common Professional Examination (CPE)</li><li>A sound knowledge and understanding of legal principles or, a potential to develop such knowledge and understanding</li><li>Ability to research and assimilate unfamiliar areas of knowledge, including technical areas of law</li><li>Ability to analyse a set of facts, to identify the relevant factual and legal issues</li><li>Ability to apply principles logically, precisely and with sound judgement</li><li>High level of computer literacy skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office primarily, Outlook, Word &amp; Excel</li><li>Ability to understand and adhere to deadlines</li><li>Efficient and effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise competing demands of work and study (effective time management)</li><li>High degree of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrable client care skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A strong focus on continuous learning with the ability to apply knowledge of criminal and other relevant law gained from study and experience</li><li>Have a demonstrable interest in law enforcement and be motivated by public service</li><li>Demonstrate a knowledge &amp; understanding of the work of police lawyers</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to a career as a lawyer practicing in the field of law enforcement</li><li>Previous experience with a case management system</li></ul>The post holder will be required to work out of both West Midlands and Staffordshire offices, depending on the demands of the service.The post holder will be required to travel to locations throughout the Force areas and may be required to work at weekends and on Bank/Public Holidays on occasions.This post will be a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship (approximately 3 years).&nbsp;West Midlands Police Vision and Values:The WMP Vision is to be recognised as a police service that is big enough to cope with everything that is asked of us, while showing we are small enough to care about the things that really matter to people.&nbsp;Effective policing is built upon public trust and confidence which depends on officers and staff serving the public with integrity, professionalism, compassion, and fairness to earn that trust and confidence. Our WMP Values work alongside the Policing Code of Ethics to support an ethical policing culture which demonstrates professionalism throughout the organisation.&nbsp;To work for Joint Legal Services, you must share the West Midlands Police values:<ul><li>Service – We put people first </li><li>Integrity – We always do the right thing </li><li>Compassion – We see the person needing help</li><li>Professionalism – We lead by good example </li><li>Equality, Diversity and Human Rights – We treat everyone fairly</li></ul>Staffordshire Police Values:We are a welcoming police family that has a values-based culture where officers and staff are empowered to make decisions in line with the values of the force.&nbsp;To work for Joint Legal Services, you must share the Staffordshire Police values:<ul><li>Caring - We care about our communities, our staff and each other. Every single member of the Staffordshire policing family plays an important part by making the biggest difference they can</li><li>Collaborative - Partnership is critical to the delivery of the policing plan and the vision within this plan. We will work closely with our partners (including surroundings forces and other emergency and public services) to tackle crime, reduce harm, improve safeguarding, and resolve the issues that matter most to our communities.</li><li>Accountable - We will be accountable to our communities, acting with integrity and professionalism. We are committed to innovation and creativity where we try out new ideas and learn from them</li></ul>Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.&nbsp;Hours:&nbsp;The post holder will be required to work core service hours..Location: Lloyd House, Birmingham.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance&nbsp;scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background &amp; financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.Interviews: Interview dates to be confirmed.&nbsp;West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. &nbsp;As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. &nbsp;It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.“Diversity and Inclusion Vision: &nbsp;Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities”By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme- Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabsAbout UsWest Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million.&nbsp;The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. It also includes the busy and thriving districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull and Dudley. Leisure, retail and conference amenities, together with Premiership and Championship football teams, attract millions of visitors annually.&nbsp;The West Midlands is an area rich in diversity, with 18 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds.&nbsp;An average of 170,000 motorists travel through the region daily, making its motorways some of the busiest in Europe.&nbsp;Against this backdrop, the force deals with more than 2,000 emergency calls for help every day, as well as patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Graduate Solicitor Apprentice - 2025 - West Midlands Police

Application deadlinesVacation scheme 2025: 11 February 2025 08.00Training Contract 2026: 5 May 2025 08.00Training Contract 2027: 5 May 2025 08.00About Bevan BrittanBevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we’re part of.Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.Looking to the future, we’re targeting ambitious growth and success. And we’re looking for the best people to be part of it.Your Training Contract 2026 &amp; 2027Training contracts are provided across our four offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London (London is not available for current 2026 application).Your two year training contract with Bevan Brittan will be made up of four six month seats offering you the opportunity to gain experience across our practice areas.We offer trainee seats across all five of our departments; Health &amp; Care, Commercial &amp; Infrastructure, Litigation, Advisory &amp; Regulatory, Employment, Pensions &amp; Immigrations, and Property. Each department encompasses a number of teams.&nbsp;From the outset you will be given real responsibility. The emphasis is on getting stuck in, learning and enjoying yourself. You'll be taking part in client meetings, doing your fair share of research and drafting and attending court hearings from the off.We believe it is crucial that our trainees have access to an extensive support network. For each seat you will be supervised by an experienced lawyer. You will also have the support of our Early Talent team who are always available to answer any questions or generally offer advice.EligibilityAs a professional national law firm, we are looking for strong academic achievement from applicants; ABB at A-Levels and 2:1 at degree level is our expectation (the degree does not have to be in law).We also recognise the value of relevant, strong, commercial work experience and welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate this, but may not fully meet our academic requirements. When applying, please do let us know of any clear mitigating circumstances, or if you have at least three years' relevant commercial work experience.Please note, you can only apply to one vacancy in a 12 month period.Work-life balanceWe offer a substantial benefits package to all employees. For trainees this includes:<ul><li>Competitive starting salary (including London weighting where appropriate)</li><li>25 days annual paid holiday</li><li>The option to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday</li><li>Additional unpaid qualification leave which trainees can take at the end of their training contract</li><li>Full funding for the SQE where appropriate (unfortunately we are unable to offer retrospective reimbursement)</li><li>A maintenance bursary for candidates still studying their SQE (or equivalent)</li><li>Pension with 5% employee contribution</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Permanent health insurance/income protection</li><li>A range of voluntary benefits including season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and Cyclescheme</li></ul>Summer Vacation Scheme 2025Our vacation scheme is a paid placement that runs for two weeks during the summer in each of our offices; Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London (with flexible hybrid working).Taking part in our two week vacation scheme will give you an excellent opportunity to learn more about how we make an impact both in the communities we work in and on our clients. You will have the chance to meet our approachable people, experience our culture and the high quality work we do here at Bevan Brittan.You will be given real work to do from the get go and detailed feedback on how you are progressing by each member of the team you work with, to help you start developing your skills as a future solicitor.Throughout the scheme, you will be assessed across three areas: working in your team, a group presentation with other vacation scheme students and a partner interview. We fill most of our training contract places through our vacation schemes and currently have spaces available for our September 2026 and September 2027 (the majority) trainee intakes.EligibilityVacation Scheme applications are open to penultimate and final year law students, final year non-law students, graduates and those considering a change in career.As a UK top-100 law firm, we are looking for strong academic achievement from applicants; ABB at A-Level and a 2:1 at degree level is our expectation (the degree does not have to be in law). We also recognise the value of relevant, strong, commercial work experience and welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate this, but may not fully meet our academic requirements.When applying, please do let us know of any clear mitigating circumstances, or if you have at least three years' relevant commercial work experience.We may close these roles for applications before the current deadline.

Training Contract 2026, 2027 and Vacation scheme 2025 - Bevan Brittan LLP

DeadlinesInsight Day: by Friday 24th January 2025Training Contract: 30th June 2025Why choose Wilkes?Based in Birmingham, Wilkes is a growing firm with regional roots, national know-how, and an international outlook. We are a full-service firm across commercial, private client, and public sector work. Our focus? Doing right by people, working together, and being there for you. As you step into our trainee solicitor pathway, know it's more than a job - it's becoming part of a firm that values honesty, ambition, and shared success.Each year, we recruit 4 to 5 trainee solicitors. Applications are accepted from anyone in their second year of a degree onwards. If you would like to apply, complete the application form on our website, detailing your academic achievements, work experience, and reasons for applying. Ensure all sections are fully completed before submission. After submission, you'll receive a confirmation email; if not, contact us. Applications are reviewed after the closing date, and candidates typically hear back within a month regarding interviews. In rare cases where academic requirements are not met after an offer, each situation is reviewed individually, with offers withdrawn only in exceptional circumstances.A career as a solicitor is intellectually demanding, so we require strong academic achievement: a minimum of ABB at A Level (or equivalent) and at least a 2.1 degree classification. However, we assess applicants holistically, considering any mitigating circumstances. If offered a training contract, you must successfully pass your Legal Practice Certificate (LPC) or complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) requirements. LPC candidates must meet SRA transitional arrangements and complete the LPC before starting. SQE candidates must pass SQE1 before starting, with the option to complete SQE2 during the training contract, supported by a £1,500 contribution. We're also looking for curiosity, drive, teamwork, client focus, and integrity in our trainees.Future trainees may have the opportunity to work as paralegals at Wilkes before starting their training contracts, gaining valuable practical experience. During your training, you'll be supervised by qualified staff and have regular meetings with our Training Principal, Mark Hodgson. You’ll also access online webinars and a Junior Fee Earner programme focused on essential soft skills like networking and negotiation. Your training contract typically includes four 6-month seats across various practice areas, such as Corporate &amp; Commercial, Real Estate, and Personal Injury. Trainees at Wilkes handle significant work, from drafting documents and attending client meetings to participating in trials and mediations.We don't want our candidates to jump through hoops to secure a role with us. Instead our focus is on getting to know you as an individual, what your strengths are and what you aim to achieve in your career as a solicitor.We have a single interview day. You will firstly complete a short exercise which aims to help us ascertain whether you have the practical skills needed to be a solicitor. After this you will have a face-to-face interview with, amongst others, our Training Principal, Mark Hodgson and another Partner.Following the interview, we aim to get back to candidates as soon as possible.Our trainee salaries are reviewed annually to stay competitive, with a starting salary of £26,000 for 2023 and a minimum of £46,000 upon qualifying. Benefits include 24 days of annual leave (with options to purchase more), 2 days paid for volunteering, 4% matching pension contributions, life assurance at 4x base salary, a Medicash health cash plan, and discounts on conveyancing, wills, gym memberships, and more. Training seats are based in either our Birmingham City Office or Stanton Office in Shirley, Solihull. We aim to retain as many trainees as possible, with regular discussions about your preferred area of law and opportunities to apply for newly qualified vacancies as they arise. For any queries, contact <a href="mailto:mhodgson@wilkes.co.uk" target="_blank">mhodgson@wilkes.co.uk</a>, or reach out to our current trainees via the provided links for insights into life at Wilkes.Insight DaysOur Insight Days are back, taking place in February and March 2025, and applications are now open!Attending one of our Insight Days gives you access to practical sessions, an opportunity to meet our trainees, and gain insight into life at a city-centre law firm.To apply, send your CV and a cover letter detailing why you're passionate about law and what you hope to gain from your experience at Wilkes to <a href="mailto:recruitment@wilkes.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wilkes.co.uk</a> by Friday 24th January.For more information and to apply, select Apply.

Training Contract - 2027 - Wilkes

Applications will close on Friday 4 April 2025 at 23:59pm.Our ProgrammeAs an apprentice within our firm, you can earn while you learn. In addition to being paid, you gain practical skills, work experience and a recognised legal qualification. You will join us on a two-year Paralegal programme, as part of the programme you become a trained legal professional who works independently and as part of a team for household names. After successfully completing the Paralegal Apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to advance to the Solicitor Apprenticeship. Here, you'll continue your law degree and work towards the Solicitor's Qualifying Exam over four and a half years. Upon completion, you'll be able to qualify as an Associate.We want to make sure you reach your full potential. That's why our programme ensures that you'll gain all the skills, knowledge and commerciality to succeed in the industry, all without student debt. Completed within the same timeframe as the traditional university route, our programme offers abundant support from your immediate colleagues and fellow apprentices. As pioneers in the world of legal apprenticeships, trust that you're in good hands as we guide you to your full potential.We put our trust in you, give you responsibility and value your contribution to the team. This means you absorb the knowledge and hone skills by undertaking real work that's important to the success of our firm and our clients.Meanwhile, you get all the support you need. For this we surround you with a framework of colleagues – people you can rely on for answers, helps, tips and advice.You also take part in law and legal practice training, supplied by the University of Law, and aimed at gaining nationally recognised qualifications.We’re optimistic and excited about the future, so we invest in our business to achieve our ambitions. That applies to our apprentices too. We need people with a bright mind and proactive nature when it comes to solving problems.We also believe in the power of teamwork. Nobody is the same, and none of us an island. We support, respect and embrace people’s differences. Simply because, in our experience, different people working together and making different contributions achieve success.QualificationsWhat is required?We don't recruit candidates based on the subjects they have studied, as long as they meet our criteria of 96 UCAS points or above, and English and Maths at grade 4 or above.You'll learn from the best what it takes to be a commercial lawyer – developing your skills and opening doors for your future.We need people with a sharp mind and a can do attitude, who generate fresh ideas and get stuck in.If you’re keen to learn and develop, we’d love to hear from you.Please note, this apprenticeship is ideally suitable for candidates that do not have a qualification above Level 3 in Law/linked to law.Career ProgressionDuring your 2 year apprenticeship you will be based in one of our practice groups. Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you have the option to further enhance your career, because now you can continue to work as a paralegal and, if you choose:Start an additional five-year apprenticeship and become a qualified solicitor.About UsGowling WLG is an international law firm with more than 1,400 legal professionals and a presence in Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. We provide our clients with in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world from the perspective of our clients, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed – no matter how challenging the circumstances."Our people and distinct culture are what makes us different. We know this through client and employee feedback and this drives everything we do'' Chris Oglethorpe, HR Director.There are great opportunities for all our people to flourish. Through training and personal development they can grow in their role. Our people are the cornerstone of our success, across legal, business support and early talent. We care about their happiness and believe in the power of teamwork. We want them to feel empowered and recognise that by supporting, respecting and embracing everyone's different contributions we achieve more.To find out more, click Apply.

Paralegal Apprenticeship (non graduate/school leaver) - September 2025 - Gowling WLG

Trainee Solicitor Programme 2027We accept direct applications for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2027.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.&nbsp;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.DeadlinesTrainee Solicitor Programme 2027 (direct application): 28 March 2025OverviewWe welcome applications from all degree disciplines and from applicants at all stages of their careers – we see the value people can bring when they have gained relevant experience in other roles. 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 on our website. Please note that available seats will vary at each rotation.ResponsibilitiesOur training contracts are designed to offer trainees a breath 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.Essential &amp; Desirable CriteriaWe are looking for dedicated, diverse candidates with a strong academic record and commercial awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligibility Criteria:<ul><li>Penultimate year or final year law undergraduate, final year non-law undergraduate or post-graduates/career changers</li><li>No minimum A-Level grade requirements  </li><li>Have, or be on track for a 2:1 degree in any discipline </li><li>Dedicated to a career in law</li><li>Be a great team player</li><li>Have exceptional communication skills</li><li>Have an entrepreneurial mindset and will help drive PMC forward in our vision for the future</li></ul>We understand that extenuating circumstances can happen during studies and therefore if you do not meet these criteria and feel that your grades do not reflect your abilities, please include the context of this within your application and this will be considered.The recruitment processApplication screening and interviews commence in April and run through to August. &nbsp;Please note if you have already applied for our 2025 Vacation Scheme, you DO NOT need to make a separate application to our 2027 Trainee Solicitor Programme.First stage&nbsp;&nbsp;The first stage consists of a competency based telephone interview with a member of the early careers team.&nbsp;Second stage&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;Third stage&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard.&nbsp; We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to apply and be considered for any role, and our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you would like to request an adjustment (including requests for alternative formats) to our process, please contact&nbsp;the early careers team.

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