Apprenticeships allow law firms to support talented young people with a desire to begin their career in law.
If you want to pursue a legal career but the university route isn’t for you, a legal apprenticeship is a fantastic alternative.
Legal apprenticeships are routes into the legal profession that involve working and studying concurrently. Many of our member law firms offer apprenticeship opportunities. Below you will find details for those that are open for applications now or in the coming months.
There may not be many open opportunities listed below right now, but don’t worry—more will be added over time. Most apprenticeships begin in September, with applications opening the previous autumn, so we’d love for you to check back throughout the year for updates on 2027 programmes at our member firms. You can also explore the “Future Opportunities” tab to see which programmes are likely to be offered—we hope it helps you plan ahead!
Addleshaw Goddard
Kick start your career by gaining invaluable work experience in a top law firm whilst studying towards a recognised qualification.
We recognise that university is not for everyone and welcome a pathway that acknowledges a different approach to kick start your career. Earn a salary from day one and build your skills and knowledge with experienced reputable professionals. Our Apprenticeship Schemes provide individuals with invaluable work experience in an award winning premium law firm.
Our recruitment cycle for Paralegal and Solicitor apprentices for 2026 is now complete.
We will be opening our Business Services apprenticeship opportunities on Monday 20 April 2026.
Gowling WLG
A Gowling WLG legal apprenticeship offers you the chance to earn a recognised legal qualification while gaining valuable work experience in an international, sector-focused law firm. We’ve designed our programme to provide you with hands-on experience, the chance to develop your legal skills, and the support of a collaborative team. With us, you’re not just learning; you’re growing, thriving, and becoming part of something bigger.
Applications now open.
Applications close: Wednesday 15 April 2026
A&O Shearman
We believe talented and ambitious people will always thrive with the right investment and support. With our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme, we are giving you the opportunity to gain the qualifications and experience to excel in a leading law firm, while earning a salary of £28,000 in the first year of your apprenticeship (increasing every year).
Across the six-year programme you will gain experience across our legal departments including time in our Banking, Corporate, International Capital Markets and Litigation Departments. Each year, you’ll gain a wide variety of experience but with the security of a training principal to guide you, with further opportunities for secondments in years 5 and 6.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
Addleshaw Goddard
Kick start your career by gaining invaluable work experience in a top law firm whilst studying towards a recognised qualification.
We recognise that university is not for everyone and welcome a pathway that acknowledges a different approach to kick start your career. Earn a salary from day one and build your skills and knowledge with experienced reputable professionals. Our Apprenticeship Schemes provide individuals with invaluable work experience in an award winning premium law firm.
Our recruitment cycle for Paralegal and Solicitor apprentices for 2026 is now complete. We will be opening our Business Services apprenticeship opportunities on Monday 20 April 2026.
Broadfield
At Broadfield, we strive to be your trusted advisors in navigating the complexities of law across various sectors and jurisdictions. As a transformative international law firm, we are setting new standards in the middle market with exceptional quality at our forefront.
On our six year Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship programme you can become a qualified solicitor by completing a law degree and passing the Solicitors Qualifying Exams, with Broadfield covering all of your tuition and assessment fees.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird’s Solicitor Apprenticeship is a Level 7 qualification combining study with work to allow you to qualify as a solicitor without incurring student debt often associated with attending university. You’ll learn on-the-job at our London office, alongside a small cohort of solicitor apprentices, while studying for one day a week at the University of Law to obtain an LLB Law degree and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). At the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll be a qualified solicitor.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
CMS
On our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship programme, you will be enrolled onto a law degree in Legal Practice and Skills (LLB) at the University of Law at a location appropriate to your apprenticeship. Following successful completion of your LLB you will sit your Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). One day per week will be dedicated to your study, with the remainder of your week spent working at CMS.
Application for our 2027 intake will open in 2027.
Farrer & Co
A solicitor apprenticeship at Farrer & Co is an exciting alternative to university, offering a unique opportunity to earn a salary while gaining practical legal experience and qualifying as a solicitor. This six-year Level 7 programme combines on-the-job training with structured academic study, equipping you with the skills and qualifications to excel in the legal profession.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
Fladgate
As a solictor apprentice at Fladgate, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside industry leading fee-earners whilst simultaneously completing a fully funded law degree at the University of Law. A comprehensive induction will ensure solicitor apprentices are fully immersed into their new role at Fladgate. There will also be regular training provided and informative sessions to stay up to date on any legislative changes.
We recruit Solicitor Apprentices every two years – Applications for the 2028 Solicitor Apprenticeship will open in late 2027.
Freshfields
We launched our first solicitor apprenticeships from September 2025, offering driven, curious and resilient solicitor apprentices the opportunity to kick-start their legal career with us. Over six years, you will study at one of the UK’s leading law schools, BPP, alongside getting hands-on, commercial work experience to enhance your learning and to build the necessary skills to become a successful commercial solicitor.
Application dates for our 2027 programme will open in Autumn 2026.
Irwin Mitchell
Our Solicitor Apprenticeship lets you train to become a solicitor and get valuable experience at a top UK law firm – all while earning a salary. You’ll be fully qualified at the end of six years with a real head start on a legal career. During the apprenticeship, you’ll get a mix of practical, work-based learning and formal academic study. You’ll gain valuable, real-life experience in the UK’s largest full service law firm, enhancing your legal and commercial understanding and growing your confidence in a work environment.
You can register your interest here for our 2027 apprenticeship opportunities.
HFW
A six-year programme whereby aspiring lawyers can gain ‘hands-on’ experience and study at the same time to qualify as a solicitor. We are looking to recruit two Apprentices to start with the firm in August/September each year.
We recruit two Apprentices to start with the firm in August/September each year.
Hogan Lovells
You’ll start your journey to becoming an exceptional lawyer by joining our six year programme of work and study. You will spend one day per week at university, studying for your degree and then legal qualification (SQE) and four days putting the theory into practice in the office.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
Lewis Silkin
Solicitor Apprentices complete the Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. They will also work towards an LLB (Hons) and Legal Practice.
Apprentices sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations during the six-year programme. Assuming they pass all assessments, apprentices will qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales at the end of the six-year scheme.
We recruit two Solicitor Apprentices bi-annually. We will next be recruiting for our 2028 intake in the Autumn of 2027.
Slaughter and May
Our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme is designed for bright and motivated school leavers interested in a career in commercial law, and will offer you the breadth of experience and training needed to become a multi-specialist lawyer, equipped to advise on a broad range of legal matters. .
Applications for our 2027 programme will open in October 2026.
Stephenson Harwood
Our solicitor apprenticeship offers you an exciting opportunity to work on deals with international clients and you will also complete your studies at the same time.
On the academic side you will gain lots of useful knowledge which you’ll be able to use in your everyday work. BPP Law School will teach the course through a combination of online and face-to-face learning and you’ll have one day a week to dedicate entirely to your studies.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
Trowers & Hamlins
We created a different route into our firm because we believe in making the legal profession an even playing field. One where success is not based on someone’s background, but on their unique perspectives, drive and work ethic.
If you’re considering a career in law but aren’t sure where to start, or if you’ve just begun to explore the idea of becoming a solicitor, this opportunity is for you.
During the first four years of the programme, you will complete your law degree. In the final two years, you will complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, all while being exposed to a wide variety of departments. You’ll be involved in real work, collaborating closely with your colleagues at all levels and getting a feel for the welcoming and supportive Trowers & Hamlins culture.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
Weightmans
Our solicitor degree apprenticeship is an alternative to full time university, and those student loans and fees! The programme is for aspiring solicitors with a passion for law who have completed, or are in the process of completing, their A-levels.
A solicitor apprenticeship is a paid role which includes a six-year training programme and leads to qualification as solicitor upon completion. You will gain a level 7 apprenticeship award, a qualifying law degree (LLB) and the solicitors qualifying examinations (SQE), alongside work experience.
Application dates for 2027 are to be confirmed.
