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Solicitor Apprenticeship - Bristol

MICHELMORES LLP · THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LIMITED
Location
Bristol
Postcode
BS1 6BN
Salary
£24,500 a year
Duration
6 Years
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
4
Degree awarded
Solicitor (level 7)
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
5 November 2026
Posted
16 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000048061

About the role

The structure of the programme:

Years 1-2

First 6 months: Get to know the firm in one of our Business Services teams, such as HR or Governance and Risk.
Next 18 months: Join a legal team, starting in an administrative role before progressing to a Paralegal position.

Years 3-4

Complete two one-year seats in different legal teams, continuing as a Paralegal while taking on increasing levels of responsibility.

Years 5-6

Follow the same structure as our Training Contract programme.
Complete four six-month seats, with the opportunity to have greater input into where you rotate. 

By the end of the programme, you'll be a qualified solicitor with a breadth of experience across a variety of legal teams.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll spend four days a week working alongside qualified lawyers and other professionals, with one day dedicated to studying at the University of Law.

Working week

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
A Level · No Specific Subject · Grade C/4
Essential
A Level · No Specific Subject · Grade C/4
Essential
A Level · No Specific Subject · Grade C/4

Training & development

Throughout your apprenticeship you will spend four days a week working closely with qualified lawyers and other professionals in a team and have one day to study at the University of Law.

Future prospects

Qualification as a newly qualified solicitor. 

About MICHELMORES LLP

Michelmores is a leading full-service UK law firm where people thrive on delivering complex and challenging work on high-profile assignments for quality clients. Our expertise covers everything from corporate and commercial, to transactional real estate and development, from agriculture to construction, and from family law to complex private wealth work. We cover a range of sectors, including technology and innovation, consumer brands, public sector and the sustainable economy. Our Firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and creativity. We are passionate about supporting and developing our Apprentices, Trainees and Graduates, offering continuous professional development to help you thrive in your career.
Website
www.michelmores.com/
Contact name
Fiona Tevlin
Contact phone
01392687531
Contact email
fiona.tevlin@michelmores.com
If this one works out

This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.

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