Solicitor apprenticeship FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our solicitor apprenticeship, including qualifications, tuition fees, salary and progression after the programme.
Will I qualify as a solicitor?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, degree requirements and SQE assessments, you will qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Do I have to pay university tuition fees?
No. Training costs are funded through the apprenticeship programme.
Will I earn a salary while studying?
Yes. Solicitor apprentices are employed throughout the programme and receive a salary and employee benefits. You will be paid at least the London Living Wage.
Can I progress within the firm after qualification?
Absolutely. We view our apprentices as future lawyers and leaders for our firm, and we aim to maintain the strong retention rates that we achieve with our training contract programme. We also provide opportunities for continued development after qualification both through ongoing support and training programmes at firmwide and department level.
Early careers team
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Jemma Pollock—Graduate recruitment partner
Jemma works across our early careers programmes, including graduate recruitment and solicitor apprenticeships.
Anna Richardson—Head of people
Anna works across our early careers programmes, supporting recruitment, learning and development.
Get in touch
If you have any questions please look at our FAQs. If these do not answer your query, please email us or call on +44 (0)20 3826 7550