Solicitor Apprenticeship 2027

Solicitor Apprenticeship 2027

Start Date: September 2027

Applications Open: 1 September 2026

Applications Close: 14 February 2027

Starting Salary: £30,000 + £3,000 Welcome bonus

The solicitor apprenticeship is a structured training programme that is ideal for those who are motivated to enter the legal profession directly and gain both academic qualifications and practical experience simultaneously.  

It’s a great alternative to studying full-time at university if you wish to  pursue a career in law without having to take out a student loan. You’ll  earn your qualification through a combination of work and part-time study over a period of six years and, at the end of the programme, you’ll  have the same level of qualification as trainee solicitors who qualify through the traditional route.

Solicitor apprentice join the firm’s London office and spend their first 12-18 months developing an understanding of how the firm operates in business services departments such as risk and compliance, the information centre and legal innovation. Years two onwards are spent moving through some of our London office’s core practice areas.

The solicitor apprenticeship is open to school leavers and anyone without an existing degree-level qualification. It combines practical  experience in the workplace with a formal degree and postgraduate  study. You’ll go to work and receive a full-time salary and get valuable, real-life experience in your chosen field while you earn a degree at the same time.

As an apprentice, you will gain the professional solicitor qualification that will demonstrate your commercial legal ability, client service experience, ethical behaviour and commitment to lifelong learning and development. 

Studying under BPP University Law School tutors, you will develop your  teamwork, presentation and time-management skills and earn an LLB (Hons) Legal Practice qualification.

Application process

Step 1: Application

We will ask for your education and any work experience. This does not have to be legal—any experience showing transferable skills is valuable. Please check your application carefully for errors.

Step 2: Immersive Assessment

Alongside your application, you will complete an immersive assessment with behavioural, numerical and verbal reasoning, and video response questions. These assess how you respond to scenarios, interpret information, and demonstrate your motivation and key competencies. You will receive a performance report at the end, and no legal knowledge is required.

Step 3: Virtual Interview

If successful in passing the immersive assessment, applicants will be invited to attend a virtual interview conducted by members of the graduate recruitment team. The interview will seek to understand your motivations and understanding of the role of a Solicitor Apprentice.

Step 4: Assessment Centre

If you are successful following the virtual interview, you will be invited to an assessment day where you will take part in a variety of group and individual exercises and a final interview.