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Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme

Fladgate · University of Law
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Duration
6 years
Positions available
3
Degree awarded
LLB (Hons)
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
24 September 2026
Minimum grades
A-Levels (or equivalent): at least two Bs and one C
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Kickstart your legal career with Fladgate's Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. As a solicitor apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside industry leading lawyers, whilst simultaneously completing a fully funded law degree and Solicitor's Qualifying Examinations (SQE) at the University of Law. You could qualify as a Solicitor within 6 years, with no student debt, whilst earning a competitive salary and receiving first rate career-changing training at a Top 100 law firm.

Requirements

A-Levels (or equivalent): at least two Bs and one C achieved before joining (contextually assessed). A genuine interest in law and a clear reason for choosing this route. Good communication, teamwork and time management. A careful eye for detail and a professional approach.

Skills

Legal research and analysisClient communicationDocument draftingTime managementTeamworkAttention to detailProfessional approach

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C

Training & development

Years 1-4: Spend a year in each core department (Corporate, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, and Funds/Finance/Regulatory) to build your foundations. Years 5-6: Rotate every six months alongside the trainee cohort. You'll complete the SQE and qualify as a solicitor (England & Wales). Structured training complements learning gained on the job.
Future prospects
Qualify as a Solicitor (England & Wales) with an LLB (Hons) from the University of Law and completion of the Solicitor's Qualifying Examinations (SQE), with no student debt.

Company benefits

Earn while you learn. Fully funded law degree with no tuition fees. No student debt upon qualification. Competitive salary. Travel expense reimbursements where applicable.

About Fladgate

Fladgate is a Top 100 law firm offering premium legal advice across multiple sectors and practice areas including Private Capital, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and more.
Website
www.fladgate.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.

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