Law
TLT Legal Solicitor Apprenticeship 2027
TLT LLP
Location
Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Duration
6 years
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 January 2027
Application deadline
21 February 2027
Vacancy reference
TLT-6136
Minimum grades
128 UCAS points (ABB at A-Level or equivalent)
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
A six-year Legal Solicitor Apprenticeship offering a unique opportunity to build legal knowledge and business development experience while studying for a law degree. Apprentices work with high-profile clients across innovative sectors including Future Energy, Digital, Infrastructure, Financial Services, Leisure, Food & Drink, Public Sector, Real Estate, and Retail & Consumer Goods. Years 1–2 involve foundation stage work as Junior Paralegal to Paralegal, Years 3–4 as Paralegal to Senior Paralegal, and Years 5–6 as Trainee Solicitor with SQE preparation.
Requirements
Academically strong; commercially agile; curious, collaborative, and committed to a career in law. Minimum 128 UCAS points (ABB at A-Level or equivalent). Right to work in the UK.
Skills
Legal researchClient managementCommercial awarenessLegal writingProblem-solvingProfessional practice
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade ABB or equivalent (128 UCAS points)
Training & development
Years 1–2 cover foundational law and practice including public law, contract law, tort law, dispute resolution, legal research, and professional practice skills. Years 3–4 cover further areas of law and practice such as criminal law, land law, company law, trusts law, and professional practice skills. Years 5–6 include four 6-month seat rotations and preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Development workshops throughout build mindset, focus, and resilience for a successful legal career.
Future prospects
Apprentices complete a six-year programme leading to qualification as a solicitor, with ongoing supervision and mentoring to develop technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness.
Company benefits
TLT is a forward-thinking law firm with over 1,800 people based in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms in Europe, India, and the US. Named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023 (third consecutive year).
About TLT LLP
TLT is a fast-paced, fast-growing, and forward-thinking law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead. They work with high-profile clients across innovative sectors with local, national, and international reach.
Website
www.tlt.comContact email
EarlyCareers@tlt.com
If this one works out
This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.