Law
Solicitor Apprenticeship
Osborne Clarke · BPP University Law School
Location
Bristol, London, Reading
Salary
£24,500 to £28,500 per year (starting salary varies by location)
Duration
6 years
Degree awarded
LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice
Start date
Annual — applications now open, September start
Minimum grades
ABB at A-Level (predicted or obtained)
About the role
Our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme is a fantastic opportunity to gain a law degree (LLB) and qualify as a solicitor whilst working in a leading international legal practice. The programme combines practical work-based learning with formal study towards an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice at BPP University Law School. You will spend 20% of your time (1 day per week) studying towards the LLB, with the remainder spent gaining valuable, real-life experience in a leading international legal practice. You will spend time in Osborne Clarke's main practice groups: Business Transactions (Corporate, Commercial); Projects, Real Estate and Finance; Litigation; and Advisory (Employment, Pensions, Incentives, Tax and Competition).
Requirements
Strong academics (ABB at A-Level, predicted or obtained), ambition and commitment to learn and succeed, excellent communication skills, good eye for detail, ability to follow instructions, ability to work as part of a team
Working week
80% work-based learning in the firm, 20% study time (1 day per week at BPP University Law School)
Skills
Commercial awarenessCommunicationTeam workingAttention to detailProblem-solvingClient serviceLegal researchAnalytical thinking
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade ABB
Training & development
The apprenticeship combines practical work-based learning with formal study. You will study 20% of your time (1 day per week) towards the LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice through blended learning, including live online classes and face-to-face support classes at a BPP learning centre. You will receive support from a dedicated line manager, a solicitor apprentice buddy, a Student Manager at BPP, and a Personal Tutor. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will build a portfolio of experience and gain exposure to all main practice groups.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the 6-year apprenticeship, you will be qualified as a Solicitor. To complete the apprenticeship and qualify as a Solicitor you will need to pass the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exams), which are comprised of SQE1: Functioning Knowledge Tests and SQE2: Standardised Practical Legal Skills Assessments. BPP will provide you with guidance and assistance to help you pass these assessments. You will receive the same qualification as university graduates.
Company benefits
All tuition fees paid. Salary while training. Award-winning HR and career development programme. Dedicated support from line manager and apprentice buddy. Access to Virtual Learning Environment. In your final 2 years you will be paid the same as trainee solicitors in your location.
About Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke is a leading international legal practice with offices across the UK and internationally. The firm advises national and international clients across a range of sectors including Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Energy and Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, The Built Environment, Financial Services, and Infrastructure. Osborne Clarke is ranked in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 and was named UK Law Firm of the Year 2021.
Website
www.osborneclarke.comContact phone
+44 117 917 3484
Contact email
apprenticeships@osborneclarke.com