Solicitor Apprentice

Job description

Fladgate offers up to three Solicitor Apprenticeship positions annually. We are currently recruiting for a September 2027 start.

The programme combines practical, work-based learning with formal study at the University of Law, working towards qualification as a Solicitor.

You will start your apprenticeship working at an administrator level in the support team of one of our four core fee-earning departments. By year three, you'll be working at a paralegal level, with more involvement in fee-earning matters. In years one to four, you will change departments each September, before joining our Trainee cohort in years five and six, where you'll rotate seats every six months. You'll spend one day a week out of the office for your off-the-job learning and academic studies.

By the end of the Solicitor Apprenticeship you'll be a fully qualified Solicitor. You'll have completed a LLB (Hons) from the University of Law and the SQE, with six years of practical experience across multiple practice areas.

For every department you are in, you will be assigned a mentor. This is usually a recently qualified associate, who you will have regular catch-ups with and will be your go-to person for any department related advice. You will also be allocated a supervisor who will give you ongoing feedback and training.

As a firm, we are committed to high-levels of pastoral care and as such, you will also have regular catch-ups with a member of the People team, who is there to support you with whatever you might need, and to make sure you are getting the support you need within your department.

Outside of scheduled meetings, we have an open-door policy when it comes to supporting and encouraging our apprentices, and the overall culture of the firm is very personal and friendly.

Person requirements

A minimum of 2Bs & 1C achieved at A-Level (or equivalent) before joining

A commitment to a career in law

Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills

Reliable and dependable with meticulous attention to detail

Ability to work with technology packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook

An understanding of the level of commitment required to complete the solicitor apprenticeship

Work experience in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

On joining

Life assurance scheme – 5x annual salary (non-contributory)

Annual holiday entitlement – 26 days per calendar year (full time)

New business bonus - calculated as a percentage of work introduced

Staff introduction bonus - £1,000- 5,000 depending on vacant role

Personal training/yoga – free weekly sessions

Free online GP service - 24/7 online video GP consultations

After two months

Group personal pension plan - 4%-5% employer contributions, matching employee contributions of 4% -5% (automatically enrolled). Processed via salary sacrifice 50% of employer NI savings added to contribution

After three months

Company sick pay scheme

Group income protection

Season ticket loan

Private Dental Plan – payable through monthly payroll

Gym membership scheme – interest free gym membership loan

Eye test vouchers

After six months' service and end of probationary period

Private medical scheme insurance medical insurance scheme (non-contributory)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English