Legal Technology

Legal Technology Apprenticeship

Osborne Clarke · BPP University

Location

Bristol

Salary

£24,000 to £27,000 per year

Duration

3 years

Positions available

Degree awarded

BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions or Data Science

Start date

1 January 2026

Vacancy reference

Legal Technology Apprenticeship Bristol 2026

About the role

The Legal Technology Apprenticeship is a 3-year Level 6 programme working in Osborne Clarke Solutions team. You will gain a BSc (Hons) in either Digital & Technology Solutions or Data Science from BPP University. All tuition fees are paid and you will earn a salary while training. The apprenticeship combines practical work-based learning alongside formal study, gaining valuable experience in a leading international legal practice with global clients.

Requirements

Strong academics (ABB at A Level, predicted or obtained). Capable of quickly picking up and understanding new technologies. Comfortable engaging with people and supporting client facing conversations. Willing to fail, learn and improve ideas and solutions. Curious, creative and desire to change things for the better. Invested in delivering high quality client experience. Active and supportive team member. Active wellbeing and mental health advocate. Able to bring independence and diversity of thought.

Skills

Digital & Technology SolutionsData SciencePythonSQLMachine LearningData AnalyticsCloud ComputingProblem SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required qualifications

Essential

A Level · Any · Grade ABB

Training & development

You will have a dedicated study day each week with live and interactive lectures online. Course content includes video lectures, digital reading and case studies. One-to-one meetings with a dedicated Coach each semester and regular group coaching sessions. Work-based learning with portfolio of evidence demonstrating application of skills to job role. For Digital & Technology Solutions: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Management, SQL, Big Data Analytics, Hadoop, Machine Learning, RPA, Neural Networks, Object Oriented Programming in Java, UX, DevOps, Javascript, Mobile App design, Infrastructure, System architecture, Cloud technologies, AWS, Azure, Information Security Management Systems, Emerging Technology, Process Optimisation, Lean Six Sigma. For Data Science: Core programming skills using Python and Pandas, analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx), data storytelling, predictive models using Machine Learning and AI, database management and SQL, data engineering, unstructured data processing, Natural Language Processing, big data tools, cloud infrastructure and computing.

Additional training

Support from dedicated line manager and buddy. Student Manager and Personal Tutor at BPP. Regular monitoring of progress and compilation of portfolio of workplace evidence.

Future prospects

At the end of the programme, potential to apply for a permanent Legal Engineer role in Osborne Clarke Solutions team. Option to continue studies with Level 7 Masters qualification (with team support). Portfolio of experience within the firm. Access to fast-growth department with national and international job opportunities.

About Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice. Osborne Clarke Solutions (OCS) helps global clients articulate their innovative vision, roadmap for delivery, and means of measuring success. The team is diverse with legal expertise, technology specialists, operational leadership and sector insights. They use technology (including AI) products and development processes to deliver client requirements with a focus on putting clients in control of their processes and data.

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