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Our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn in a full-service law firm. Work alongside experienced lawyers on real client matters, rotate through supportive teams, and build the commercial, technical and professional skills needed to qualify as a Solicitor — all without university debt.

What you'll do at work
As a Solicitor Apprentice, you’ll play an active role in our legal teams by: 

Drafting letters, emails and basic legal documents with supervision
Carrying out legal research and summarising your findings
Preparing court bundles and organising case files
Attending client meetings or hearings and taking notes
Speaking to clients and third parties under guidance
Reviewing documents to identify key information
Keeping case files and records up to date
Supporting lawyers with administrative and matter management tasks
Using case management and legal technology systems
Taking part in team meetings and contributing to discussions

Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Chequers House 77-81, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8EU
THE LONG BARN, FORNHAM BUSINESS COURT, THE DRIFT, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, IP31 1SL
120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS
Trafalgar House, 4 Meridian Way, Meridian Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0TA

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED

Training course
Solicitor (level 7)

Training schedule
Your academic study will be delivered online by BPP University, with one dedicated study day per week to support your learning.

Alongside your studies, you will gain hands-on practical experience across our offices in Ipswich, Cambridge, Norwich and Bury St Edmunds, working in different teams to develop a broad range of legal skills and experience.

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 4 (or A* - C))
Maths (grade 9 - 4 (or A* - C))
Three other GCSE's (grade 9 - 4 (or A* - C))

A Level in:

Three A Levels in any subject (grade ABB)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements
You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other suitability checks.

Future Prospects

On successful completion of the six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship, you will qualify as a Solicitor (subject to meeting the Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements and passing the Solicitor Qualification Exams).

As a newly qualified Solicitor, you will continue to develop your expertise within your chosen practice area, take on increased responsibility for managing matters and clients, and build your professional reputation.

In the longer term, there are opportunities to progress to Associate and Senior Associate level, and potentially into leadership or Partner roles, depending on your performance, ambition and contribution to the firm.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 15/03/2026

Salary

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

Location

This job is located in Cambridge, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, Ipswich, Norwich, East Anglia

More Information and How to Apply

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