Register Your Interest - Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)
Register Your Interest - Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)
Have a non-law degree? Want to qualify as a solicitor while earning? Register now to be the first to know when applications open.
Programme Overview
Jump-start your legal career through CMS’s minimum 36-month Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship. One day per week is dedicated to university studies at the University of Law, while the rest of the week involves real-world legal work across CMS’s practice areas. You’ll also attend induction events to fully integrate into the firm from day one. Applications open 9 February 2026.
What You’ll Do
- Work in CMS’s London office (2025 intake) while studying for your SQE
- Experience a structured programme blending academic learning with hands-on legal work
- Receive guidance from a supervisor, university tutor, mentor, buddy, and your Emerging Talent Team
Who We’re Looking For
- Graduates with a non-law degree—not having taken GDL, PGDL, LPC, or SQE
- Final-year non-law students or career changers meeting academic criteria (2:2 degree, GCSEs in English and Maths, 3 A-levels at grade C/4 or equivalent)
Duration & Location
- Minimum 36 months in London (for 2025)
- Fully integrated qualification pathway—you’ll graduate as a solicitor (once the SQE is complete and training is fulfilled)
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary differs by location:
- London: around £36,500
- Bristol: around £31,000
- Manchester/Sheffield: around £28,000
- 25 days’ paid holiday per year plus full benefits
- No tuition or exam fees—earn while you learn
- Dedicated support network including supervisors, tutors, mentors, buddies, and the Emerging Talent Team
Your Outcome
- Earn qualification as a solicitor while avoiding student debt
- Smooth transition into legal practice with CMS’s support framework
Next Steps
Register your interest now to get priority access when applications open. This is your opportunity to advance your law career through a fully supported and rewarding pathway.
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