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Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship

Herrington Carmichael
Location
Farnborough
Salary
£29,000 to £32,000 per year
Duration
Apprenticeship
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Start date
1 January 2027
Application deadline
30 September 2026
Minimum grades
Law Degree or non-Law Degree followed by PGDL required

About the role

A Level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship combining structured academic study with practical legal experience. You will work towards qualification as a Solicitor through BPP's Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship. Complete two to three rotations across different areas including Corporate, Property and Private Client practice areas. Work alongside Solicitors, Senior Solicitors and Partners, gaining practical experience while gradually taking on greater responsibility. Receive one protected study day each week for live online teaching and independent study, with preparation for SQE assessments.

Requirements

Be aged 21 or under on 1 January 2027. Have completed a Law Degree, or a non-Law Degree followed by the PGDL, before the apprenticeship begins in January 2027. Be able to meet BPP's admission requirements and applicable apprenticeship funding rules. Be eligible to undertake the Solicitor Apprenticeship and meet the Solicitors Regulation Authority's requirements for admission as a Solicitor. A genuine interest in developing a long-term legal career, clear written and verbal communication, sound judgement and attention to detail, organised and reliable approach to work, ability to manage competing commitments and meet deadlines, willingness to ask questions and act on feedback, interest in working with colleagues and clients across different practice areas, understanding of Herrington Carmichael and the clients supported.

Working week

37 hours per week, including one protected study day

Skills

Legal researchDocument draftingClient communicationCase managementWritten and verbal communicationAttention to detailProject management

Required qualifications

Essential
Degree · Law
Essential
PGDL · Law

Training & development

BPP's Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship programme incorporating preparation for the SQE assessments. One protected study day per week for live online teaching and independent study. Work-based learning through rotations across different practice areas at Herrington Carmichael providing Qualifying Work Experience required to qualify as a Solicitor.
Future prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship, including the SQE assessments and all applicable SRA requirements, will enable you to apply for admission as a Solicitor. Qualification and any offer of continued employment with Herrington Carmichael will be subject to successful completion of the programme, satisfactory performance, the Firm's requirements and the availability of a suitable role.

Company benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, Support Staff Bonus, free car parking, comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure, and Perkbox. Opportunities for learning and development within a supportive and dynamic team.

About Herrington Carmichael

Herrington Carmichael is a law firm offering practice areas including Corporate, Property and Private Client services.