2025 London - Solicitor Apprenticeship
About Herbert Smith Freehills
In the UK, we’re a high-profile, respected and renowned leading international law firm. This means you’ll be working on important or leading matters and markets, with colleagues who are respected in their field. You'll have the opportunity to gain international exposure, by engaging in cross-border deals and transactions as well as by experiencing different cultures and offices through an international secondment. Your diverse perspective will be welcomed, whatever your background and experience. Despite our prominent position in the sector, we’ve never been complacent, we’re ambitious and focused on growth. From our sector specialisms, to our commitment to digital legal delivery, you’ll be part of a team that’s actively engaging with the future.
Your opportunity
As a Solicitor Apprentice, you'll join our leading team and start your journey in the legal field. During the six-year programme, you'll spend time working on real work for real clients.
In your first four years, you will rotate through four, 12-month seats, each offering a breadth of knowledge and unique perspective on our diverse practice areas.
As you progress into your fifth and sixth years, you'll join our Trainee Associate Programme rotations. You will experience four different 6-month seats, providing you with a more in-depth understanding of our various practice areas.
The type of tasks and work you'll be completing, includes:
- Assisting with legal research
- Reviewing and drafting legal documents
- Attending client meetings
- Assisting with case management
- Preparing for and attending court
- Summarising court judgements
You'll also dedicate one day each week working towards a law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) with BPP University.
What you'll get in return
We support and care for you to help you grow, with a complete package that includes:
- Fully funded tuition fees as you study for an LLB Hons (Law and Legal Practice) and later qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales (SQE route)
- A competitive salary across the six years of the programme
- Numerous avenues of support, including: a partner mentor, a dedicated supervisor for each of your seat rotations, a trainee buddy, access to our Early Careers HR team and expert teaching from BPP.
During your time with us, you'll grow and help the firm to grow with you. It's a two-way deal. Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you'll be able to apply for Newly Qualified Associate positions at the firm.
What we're looking for
We're looking for candidates who are on track to achieve a minimum of AAB at A-Level or equivalent UCAS points, along with 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including Maths and English.
You must be 16 or over, and a UK citizen/someone who has right of residency in the UK.
Application deadline:
Sunday, 23 February 2025 at 23:59 (UTC)
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