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Launch into Law Solicitor Apprenticeship

White & Case · University of the Law
Location
City of London
Salary
£33,000 starting salary, increasing annually
Duration
6 years
Positions available
0
Degree awarded
LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
3 January 2027
Minimum grades
AAB at A Level or equivalent, 9-7 at GCSE

About the role

Launch into Law is a degree apprenticeship (Level 7) designed for school leavers and above who want to begin their career at a leading global law firm while completing their legal degree through work-based study. Over six years as a solicitor apprentice, you'll earn a salary while studying and gain experience needed to make your mark as a lawyer. You'll spend four days a week working in City of London offices and one day studying at the University of the Law. You'll be awarded an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) Parts 1 and 2.

Requirements

Year 13 students and above. AAB at A Level (or equivalent), 9-7 at GCSE.

Skills

legal knowledgeclient focusteamworkprofessional communicationproblem-solvingattention to detail

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Any · Grade AAB or equivalent
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 9-7

Training & development

Years 1 to 4: Work in the office four days a week with year-long placements in different legal practices, one day per week at University of the Law completing LLB modules via blend of virtual and face-to-face workshops, seminars and assessments. Years 5 and 6: Shorter placements in different legal practices with mix of on-the-job and part-time study plus period of full-time study completing SQE.
Additional training
Initial time in Business Services to gain broader understanding of the firm. Rotations through multiple practice groups to gain hands-on experience. Access to secondments and flexible structure including periods of block study at university.
Future prospects
Completion of LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice degree and Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) Parts 1 and 2, qualifying as a solicitor.

Company benefits

Starting salary of £33,000 with annual increases, £1,000 set-up bonus, complimentary food and refreshments from onsite Broad Street Kitchen restaurant, private medical insurance, retail vouchers, pension, skin cancer screening, dental insurance, season ticket loan, critical illness coverage, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, give as you earn scheme, travel insurance, £500 health and wellness account. All tuition fees paid.

Things to consider

Candidates should be prepared for an intensive assessment process including online application with skills-based assessment, video assessment with recorded answers, telephone interview, and in-person assessment day at City of London offices featuring interviews, written assessment and group exercise.

About White & Case

White & Case is a leading global law firm with offices in the heart of the City of London, known for working on matters that make business headlines and maintaining a One Firm, one team culture focused on integrity, excellence, and client-first service.
Website
www.whitecase.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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