Law
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Slaughter and May
Location
London
Salary
£32,000 in your first year (increasing every year) and a sign on bonus of £3,000
Duration
6 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
6 January 2027
Vacancy reference
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme 2027
Minimum grades
7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English), AAB at A level
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
A six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme designed for bright and motivated school leavers interested in a career in commercial law. During the first four years as a Solicitor Apprentice, you will rotate annually through a range of practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Financing, Competition, Disputes and Investigations, Financial Regulation, Pensions, Employment and Incentives, Real Estate and Projects, Technology, Digital, Data and IP, Tax and Sustainability. Towards the latter part of the programme, you will join trainee rotations, moving to a new practice area every three to six months. You will study at BPP University one day per week towards your law degree and SQE assessments. UK and international secondment opportunities may be available during the latter stages.
Requirements
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. Must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the 6 year programme. Must not yet have completed an undergraduate degree.
Skills
legal knowledgecommercial awarenessresearch and analysisclient adviceprofessional behaviours
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 6
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 6
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 6
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade AAB
Training & development
Study at BPP University one day per week towards law degree and SQE assessments. Supervised by experienced lawyers in each seat with exposure to a range of tasks and work. During first four years, rotate annually through practice areas. From third year onwards, sit with fee-earning lawyers. Learning and Development team offers full training programme covering commercial awareness, skills and professional behaviours.
Company benefits
£32,000 in first year (increasing every year), sign-on bonus of £3,000, optional interest-free loan of up to £3,000, all study fees paid, 30 days' holiday per year, private medical insurance, pension scheme, onsite GP services, variety of wellness benefits. Reasonable travelling expenses reimbursed for interviews, funds can be provided in advance if needed.
Things to consider
Interviews will take place between 8 March - 2 April 2027. Ensure availability during these dates. Interview process includes written exercise, partner interview, office tour, and HR interview (approximately 3.5 hours total). Valid photo ID required (passport or driving licence). Slaughter and May is committed to making recruitment processes barrier-free and inclusive; adjustments available for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
About Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm with offices in London, Brussels, Beijing and Hong Kong, known for delivering complex and landmark work in commercial law.
Website
www.slaughterandmay.com/Contact name
Julia Helin
Contact phone
020 7090 5060
Contact email
julia.helin@slaughterandmay.com
If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.