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Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.We are pleased to advertise for a new Criminal Paralegal Positions with a view to a training contract.Lloyds PR Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence firm, recognised by Legal 500 UK as one of the leading firms in the country for Crime. We are market leaders dealing with large complex cases, white collar crime and serious crime.We have offices in London, including Baker Street, and offices in Watford and Borehamwood. The firm strives for innovative ways to prepare cases and uses advanced technologies. We pride ourselves on diversity, equal rights and equal opportunity.Lloyds PR Solicitors offer training contracts and have a high retention rate for newly qualified solicitors. We offer training contracts and qualifying experience for the SQE route.The benefits of working at Lloyds PR Solicitors:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Starting salary of £26,000 and £28,000 upon passing the probationary period· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Police station accreditation, with the opportunity for paid overtime· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Structured training programme· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Exposure to high profile cases and responsibility early on with own caseload· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Progression opportunities within the firm· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pension Scheme with employer contribution· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ongoing training and development· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Supervision and mentorship· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Yearly firm events and discretionary yearly bonusesThe candidate must demonstrate the following skills:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; LPC or SQE qualified· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A strong interest in criminal law· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good commercial awareness· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Great people skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good analytical skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Proactive in finding solutions to problems independently· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Legal research· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to work under pressure· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Strong work ethicThe following skills may be an advantage:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to speak additional languages.· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Some preferred languages include Lithuanian, Russian, Romanian, and Polish.Successful candidates will have to work from one of our offices allocated upon offer of employment (North London or Hertfordshire) and may be required to travel to other offices, courts, prisons and police stations.The recruitment process will involve an interview and an assessment.We are a friendly firm and an equal opportunities employer. We have a proven track record of progression to Trainee Solicitors after recruitment as paralegals.If this position interests you then please email your CV to <a href="mailto:recruitment@lloydspr.com" target="_blank">recruitment@lloydspr.com</a>.

Paralegal/Training Contract - Criminal - Lloyds PR Solicitors

Application deadline: close of play Monday 16th December 2024We are a long-established law firm based in London specialising in Human Rights.We are looking for a second excellent paralegal to support the work of three very experienced solicitors. All are involved in defending complex criminal cases which extend into parallel areas of legal challenge: ECHR protections particularly the right of political protest and freedom from ill treatment; use of terrorism legislation; extradition; administrative and civil law challenges; undoing of wrongful convictions. It is essential that the applicant shares the firm’s commitment to the protection and enhancement of civil liberties.The main responsibilities of the role will include:– Undertaking legal research. – Assisting with casework. – Attending clients and taking instructions, as well as liaising with counsel, courts and Legal Aid Agency. – Drafting documents, including representations, advice letters and other correspondence, witness statements, and instructions to experts and counsel. – Preparing legal aid applications. – General administration including preparation of court documents and bundles. – File management – First point of contact for incoming telephone enquiries.The applicant will need to be proactive and confident in all aspects of the role and able to progress cases under the supervision of a solicitor.HOURS – Full Time (Monday to Friday) in our Camden office.The salary will depend on skills and experience. The starting salary circa £28k pa.&nbsp;The starting date would ideally be January 2025. This will be a fixed term contract.Please send your CV, covering letter and completed E&amp;D questionnaire which can be found on our website on the careers page to the Practice Manager, Claire Sibley, at <a href="mailto:sibleyc@birnbergpeirce.co.uk" target="_blank">sibleyc@birnbergpeirce.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;Closing Date for applications is close of business on Monday 16th December 2024Person SpecificationApplicants are required to demonstrate that they possess the following attributes: Education and Qualifications Essential  A Law degree or GDL. Desirable  LPC or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Essential  Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel and Outlook) Desirable  Experience of conducting research  Experience of working in a similar environment and undertaking administrative tasks  Experience of drafting including representations, witness statements, advice letters.  Experience of time-recording and document management systems.  Experience of civil and/or criminal legal aid procedures.  Experience working with vulnerable people. Skills and Abilities – Essential  The ability to communicate with a range of individuals in a professional and personable manner.  The ability to work sensitively and confidentially.  Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring accuracy at all times.  Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision.  The ability to use their own initiative and to prioritise own work in response to deadlines.  The successful candidate will be professional, flexible and capable of working independently.  Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people.  Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly. Personal Attributes  Commitment to human rights.  Commitment to equal opportunities and the firm’s ethos.  Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role.  Ability to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative. &nbsp;We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Paralegal - Human Rights - Birnberg Peirce

APPLICATIONS LISTED FOR 2025We offer a limited number of placements each year. Please contact Rowan Wakefield-Lynch <a href="mailto:rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com</a> with your CV and a covering letter.Closing date for applications to be sent to <a href="mailto:rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com</a> is 31st March 2025.You will receive varied hands-on experience during your time at Osbornes Law. You are likely to attend court hearings, sit in on client interviews, conduct research, as well as general administrative duties.Working within a department, supervised by a partner or senior solicitor, will enhance your legal and practical skills. You will be very much a team player. Placements are within the Family Department.What we expect from you:<ul><li>Minimum 3 Bs at A level</li><li>Undergraduates must be studying for a Law Degree</li><li>Post graduates will be considered if you are studying for a General Diploma in Law (GDL) or LPC</li><li>Enthusiasm and Flexibility</li></ul>

Work experience (unpaid) - Osbornes Law

Closing Date : 17 December 2024 12:00 pmBolt Burdon Kemp LLP is a leading London law firm representing individuals who have been seriously injured. Through litigation, we help our clients secure the compensation they need to live their best lives, however altered their circumstances. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are passionate about getting the best results, providing exemplary client care, whilst striving to change the law for the better with every case.&nbsp;We are committed to making Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP the best place to work for everyone. Our people are not only leading solicitors handling complex and challenging multi-track work, but they are also extraordinary individuals and we take great care to nurture and support their growth within a learning culture.Job DescriptionDue to ongoing growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a paralegal to join our specialist Military Claims team.You will assist with:<ul><li>a caseload of complex and challenging multi track clinical negligence and personal injury claims;</li><li>legal research; and</li><li>marketing campaigns.</li></ul>You will ideally:<ul><li>have a 2:1 degree or higher;</li><li>have a strong interest and passion in progressing your legal career within the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence;</li><li>have some previous relevant litigation or legal experience (this will be advantageous but not essential);</li><li>be hard working, energetic and sociable, with excellent IT, administrative and research skills.</li></ul>In return, we give all our staff the opportunity to excel in their chosen field by providing training, support, supervision and responsibility to match experience. Our working environment is demanding but friendly and very flexible.&nbsp;It is our policy to select the firm’s trainee solicitors from internal applicants only, based on suitability and business needs.BBK is passionate about employing the best people to join their team. We want all our candidates to feel comfortable during the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please make us aware at application stage.ApplyIf you are interested in the role, you must provide a CV and Covering Letter and submit this using our online application form.

Paralegal - Military Claims - Bolt Burdon Kemp

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleDepartment/Division: Legal Delivery Centre Duration: 12-month FTC (possibility of move to permanent) Location: UK Reports to:&nbsp;Partner (Head of LDC) and LDC Operations Team Manager Type of Role:&nbsp;HybridReference no: 7412The DepartmentOur Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) is a flexible and scalable paralegal resource for use across all of our UK, Ireland and Middle East offices and across the full spectrum of legal services. Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake chargeable work that is challenging and engaging. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work remotely and flexibly.Winner of the 2019 and 2020 National Paralegal Awards best law firm for paralegal development and finalist in 2021, Dentons offers fabulous opportunities for paralegals.&nbsp;Dentons is embracing the SQE route to qualification. Not only can your work experience count towards QWE but for successful internal applicants we are also offering a unique opportunity for development, including financial sponsorship, through our QualiFLY programme. QualiFLY is an enhanced 18 month programme designed to provide the business with a pipeline of exceptional talent whilst ensuring that the experience and training gained by the paralegal is comparable to the more traditional training contract route.We are presently looking for bright, ambitious and enthusiastic paralegals from across the UK to join our innovative LDC.&nbsp;The RoleMeeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake work that is varied, challenging and engaging. Predominantly dedicated to the structured finance team within the firm's Banking group, this role offers excellent, high quality paralegal experience together with exposure across the firm and to some of the firm's major clients.&nbsp;This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work flexibly.&nbsp;This is a hybrid role and attendance to our London office 2-3 times a week is required.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesYou will work as part of a team to deliver paralegal support to our Structured Finance Banking team. This will include:<ul><li>Using precedents to draft basic structured finance documentation</li><li>Managing and keeping organised draft documentation</li><li>Assisting with the co-ordination of and preparation for the closing of transactions</li><li>Assisting with any post completion registrations or other steps that may be needed</li><li>Responsibility for producing transaction bibles and distributing original documents at the end of transactions&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with clients and counterparties in a timely, courteous and professional manner</li><li>Drafting emails and correspondence on behalf of fee earners</li><li>Undertaking legal research, including reviewing standard loan documents and preparing and/or reviewing due diligence reports on underlying assets</li><li>Providing administrative support to fee earners</li><li>Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation</li></ul>Required experience, skills, and attributes<ul><li>A qualification in law, minimum 2.1 (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law);&nbsp;</li><li>LPC or equivalent (preferred but not essential);</li><li>Previous Banking paralegal experience;</li><li>Demonstrable interest in Structured Finance;</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook);</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure and to very tight deadlines (essential);</li><li>Ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task;</li><li>Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail;</li><li>Demonstrate drive and initiative;</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm;</li><li>Sociable and a good team player. &nbsp;</li></ul>Firm ProfileAcross more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. <a href="http://www.dentons.com/" target="_blank">www.dentons.com</a>Inclusion and DiversityWe are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: <a href="https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">Inclusion and Diversity</a>.Equal OpportunitiesDentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment.matters@dentons.com" target="_blank">recruitment.matters@dentons.com</a>.&nbsp;NO AGENCIES PLEASEIf you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment.matters@dentons.com" target="_blank">recruitment.matters@dentons.com</a>. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.

Paralegal - Structured Finance - Dentons

Deadline: midday 30 January 2025Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the GDL.What is a graduate solicitor apprenticeship?Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the PGDL (or equivalent). You can apply from the penultimate year of your law degree, or final year of your non-law degree.&nbsp;Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship will support you through to qualification as a solicitor by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). As you are not required to complete the SQE before joining the firm, you are able to start straight from your degree or PGDL - gaining more on-the-job experience, and earning a salary, earlier.Our apprenticeship is a 32-month programme designed to provide you with an excellent training experience leading to your qualification as a solicitor. You’ll be able to test your skills across five seats within the business whilst supported by a robust network. You will be given the opportunity to learn from legal experts whilst completing high quality work with responsibly and client exposure.If you are currently already studying towards the SQE, unfortunately you are not eligible for our programme due to repetition of content.What is included in the Weightmans graduate solicitor apprenticeship?You will complete five work placements in teams across the business. One day each week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning whilst completing your solicitor qualifying exams (SQE1 and SQE2) with BPP University Law School, with all fees paid by the firm.Is the graduate solicitor apprenticeship for you?To apply for the role of trainee solicitor you will be a graduate or be due to graduate before September 2026. If your degree is not a qualifying law degree (LLB) you will be required to also complete a post graduate diploma in law (or equivalent) before commencing your training. If you are currently already studying towards the SQE, unfortunately you are not eligible for our programme due to repetition of content.Our trainee solicitors will develop the competencies listed below as they progress through the programme. These competencies are also used to help shape our early careers recruitment processes; we assess for potential in these areas, but we do not expect experience.<ul><li>Reasons and problem solves effectively with complex data and information and learns quickly.</li><li>Plans, organises, prioritises and manages resources and time.</li><li>IT literate.</li><li>Has a strong commercial focus.</li><li>Emotionally resilient, mature and positive when the going gets tough.</li><li>Customer-centric — both internal and external.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable.</li><li>Demonstrates integrity.</li><li>Is achievement-driven, shows initiative, takes responsibility with a ‘can do’ attitude.</li><li>Committed to continuous improvement.</li><li>Attends to the detail and is quality minded.</li><li>Self‐aware — knows own strengths and weaknesses.</li><li>Demonstrates effective communication both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Assertive and socially confident.</li><li>Influential and persuasive.</li><li>Team player and team builder who networks effectively.</li><li>Diplomatic, tactful and empathic.</li><li>Interpersonally skilled, reads people and situations and then adapts accordingly.</li><li>Aware of and propagates a positive and professional image and persona.</li></ul>Salary and benefitsFor year one as a trainee solicitor, you would receive a salary of £27,000 (£34,000 London), which will increase after 12 months to £29,000 (£36,000 London). As a Weightmans employee, you will also be entitled to our excellent staff benefits including:<ul><li>28 days' holiday</li><li>Healthcare cover</li><li>Pension plan</li><li>Travel loan scheme</li><li>Employee care scheme</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Dental care scheme</li></ul>

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (SQE) - 2026 - Weightmans

Deadline for applications: 5 December 2024We offer comprehensive career development, support and learning experiences across multiple practice groups within our dynamic law firm environment.Our programme begins with targeted pre-joining events and a comprehensive induction helping to embed you into the firm from day one.On the Graduate Apprenticeship programme, lasting a minimum of 36 months, you will complete your SQE at the University of Law. One day per week will be dedicated to your study, with the remainder of your week spent working at CMS.We will ensure that you become fully immersed into the business, through gaining valuable, practical experience across many of our practice groups as well as providing you with world-class training and development opportunities.You will have the opportunity to learn and work at the same time on your path to becoming a fully-qualified solicitorLocationsIn 2025 we will have positions available in our London office.EligibilityRequired to have a non-law degree, but must&nbsp;not&nbsp;have undertaken either the GDL / PGDL / LPC or SQE. If you’re a non-law student going into, or in, your final year, you are also eligible to apply.Career changers that meet the above criteria are also encouraged to apply.UK bachelor’s degree at 2.2 or above or equivalent (please contact us to discuss acceptable equivalent qualifications). GCSE English and Maths at Level C/4 or above or equivalent. 3 x A levels at Level C/4 or above or equivalent. (Please contact us to discuss acceptable equivalent qualifications)Salary£36,500 starting salary

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2025 - CMS

Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.&nbsp;Our training programme puts you at the heart of the action, you’ll work on live projects and forge a career that rewards you.&nbsp; This is your opportunity to push boundaries, question convention, and solve complex problems. And as you build your skills, you can decide where your career takes you. You’ll be part of an open and collaborative team where you can approach anyone for a conversation and get involved in causes that you care about.Our 6 year Legal Solicitor Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to grow your legal knowledge and business development experience whilst studying for your law degree. It puts you right at the heart of the action and is all about giving you real work, creating real results and getting recognition for your achievements.We work with clients from the Future Energy, Digital, Financial Services, Leisure, Food &amp; Drink, Public Sector, Real Estate and Retail &amp; Consumer Goods sectors.Your supervisor will work with you to boost your technical legal knowledge and sharpen your commercial instincts. Alongside your university studies, you will have the opportunity to attend development workshops which will help you develop the right mindset for success as well as the focus and resilience you need for a career in law.We’re successful because we challenge convention and don’t let tradition stand in our way. We’re proud to do things differently. Individual thinking matters to us. We trust you to deliver great work for great clients, whatever your role. We look for candidates that have a commercially-agile mindset and are academically bright.The six year Solicitor Apprenticeship will allow you to obtain a degree in law whilst working alongside legal professionals. During the first two years, you will complete the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship before progressing onto Year 3 of the Solicitor Apprenticeship, thus allowing you to obtain a Certificate of Higher Education (Law and Legal Practice) whilst covering the same academic materials. During your final two years of the programme, you will join the Trainee Solicitor cohort and during this time undertake your SQE examinations.Our minimum requirements are:120 UCAS points (BBB A-level or equivalent)Right to Work in United KingdomTLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the Early Careers team on <a href="mailto:Train@tlt.com" target="_blank">Train@tlt.com</a>.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (non graduate) from September 2025 at TLT

Deadline 13 January 2025The programme is aimed at school leavers, with the next intake joining our London office in September 2025. We recruit in Bristol and London in alternate years and so the following intake will join our Bristol office in September 2026.The six-year programme combines learning and study to help our apprentices develop key skills whilst growing their legal knowledge. Apprentices spend one day a week studying with The University of Law towards a law degree and the solicitors qualifying exams. All university and exams fees are paid for by the firm and you will earn a salary throughout the programme.&nbsp;The first year is spent within our legal matter support team, followed by three 12-month placements within different legal teams before joining the training contract rotation for the final two years. This structure allows apprentices to gain an in-depth understanding of many different areas of law prior to qualification.Our solicitor apprenticeship (level 7) helps build the foundations of a successful career as a solicitor, with the training and support you'll need to excel.&nbsp; Recruitment for our solicitor apprenticeship commences with an online application form, followed by an online assessment.&nbsp;The University of Law requires candidates to have 5 GCSEs including Maths &amp; English at grade 4 or above.&nbsp; You will also need A Levels at grade CCC (predicted or obtained) or equivalent qualifications.&nbsp;Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an assessment day at our London office in February during which we’ll get to know each other.During the assessment day there will be a variety of exercises designed to help us see if you’re the right fit for RPC and, while they might be challenging, they’re also a lot of fun. You’ll meet some of our partners, lawyers and current apprentices and get a real feel for our unique culture.If you’re successful following the assessment day, your apprenticeship will start the following September.&nbsp;Our anonymous recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (non graduate) - September 2025 - RPC

Application deadline: Wednesday 11th December 2024.Applications for the 2025 Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme are open between Tuesday 1st October 2024 - Wednesday 11th December 2024.As part of the assessment programme, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an assessed week of paid work experience from Monday 14th April - Friday 18th April 2025.Overview of the Programme The Mishcon Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six year programme. You will gain an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice from The University of Law and at the end of the programme you will qualify as a solicitor. All of your tuition fees will be paid and best of all, you will earn a salary whilst you are training and gaining your qualification.You will be based in our London office, working alongside leading lawyers across our six departments (Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate). During the first four years you will complete four annual rotations and in the final two years you will join the graduate trainees and complete four six-month rotations. Throughout the six years you will be working for four days per week and spend one day studying with The University of Law.Qualification This apprenticeship will take six years to complete, however after four years you will have obtained an LLB. In the fifth and sixth year you will complete your Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE).Academic and competency training will be provided by The University of Law: The ULaw solicitor apprenticeship programme aims to equip apprentices with a thorough understanding of the core legal subjects and combine them with an in-depth practical application.<ul><li>A combination of work-based and online supervised study, together with practical and academic activities at ULaw campuses will prepare apprentices to undertake the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam Parts 1 and 2 which entitles them to apply to the SRA to be admitted as solicitors at the end of the programme.</li><li>Apprentices will also complete ULaw assessments, providing them with the opportunity to be awarded an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills (Hons) from ULaw. As well as supporting the apprentices academically, ULaw will work closely with the employers to ensure skills and competencies in the workplace are developed and nurtured throughout the programme.</li></ul>The University of Law is a leading provider of legal education and has delivered training to the legal profession for over 140 years. They are one of the largest providers of solicitor training qualifications nationally and have built our reputation on delivering high quality and flexible legal education. ULaw consistently rank in the top ten of the National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction.Future Prospects By the end of your apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory character and suitability, you will be a fully qualified solicitor and registered with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA). You will then be invited to apply and interview for a permanent Associate Solicitor role in your preferred practice area.Support During the Apprenticeship Programme we will entrust you with a lot of responsibility, and fully support you in a variety of ways to ensure you reach your potential.<ul><li>In each seat you will be assigned a supervisor who will mentor you throughout your time in that team, provide training and feedback on how you are doing.</li><li>The Early Careers Team is here to support you throughout your Mishcon journey, from when you submit your application through to qualification.</li><li>You will also be paired with a Buddy who is a current Apprentice and was in your position a year ago, so will be able to answer all your questions.</li><li>You are also allocated a mentor who is a senior Solicitor in the firm, they will help guide and lead you through our programme using their firm knowledge and influence.</li><li>As well as technical legal training, we also provide you with the skills you need to succeed commercially through our in house place of learning, the Academy.</li></ul>Typical Tasks Responsibilities will vary depending on which department you are in and will increase and evolve as you progress through the programme. They may include:<ul><li>Assisting fee earners with cases with close supervision;</li><li>Answering phones and meeting clients;</li><li>Supporting in the overall efficient running of the team;</li><li>Preparing files and bundles;</li><li>Document management and general administration duties such as e-filing, photocopying and scanning;</li><li>Drafting correspondence and reports;</li><li>Attending client meetings and generating attendance notes;</li><li>Communication with clients both written and verbal;</li><li>Ensuring confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation, data and information;</li><li>Ensuring all duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies;</li><li>Drafting invoices;</li><li>Attending training sessions, both departmental and those put on by our in-house Academy.</li></ul>Desired skills<ul><li>Great communication skills both written and verbal;</li><li>Excellent attention to detail;</li><li>Organised and able to work in a structured way;</li><li>Excellent problem solving skills.</li></ul>Personal qualities<ul><li>Driven and motivated with a passion to pursue a career in law.</li></ul>Desired qualificationsApplicants will need to have completed their A-Levels or equivalent by July 2025.We look for 3 A-Levels at grade BBB and 6 GCSEs at grade A*-C or equivalent, but we can be flexible with these as we are looking for the best candidates for the role, not just those with the highest grades.The University of Law entry requirements for their Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship course are:<ul><li>3 A Levels at Grade C or above, or equivalent;</li><li>5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, or equivalent at Grade C/4 or above.</li></ul>As long as you meet these minimum grades, we will consider your application.Application Deadline Applications will close on Wednesday 11th December 2024.Apprenticeship Start Date The Mishcon Solicitor Apprenticeship programme will start in September 2025.

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