Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship 2026
Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship 2026
Role: Solicitor Apprentice
Location: London
Reporting to: Supervisor
Hours of work: 9.30 a.m - 5.30 p.m
Starting salary: £28,000 per annum
Apprenticeship Overview:
The Ashurst solicitor apprenticeship is an exciting alternative route to qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales outside of our training contract.
The programme is designed to help school leavers kick-start their career as a solicitor with a structured learning programme. Alongside studying part-time with The University of Law one day a week, you will gain hands-on experience of a wide range of legal work. This qualification cleverly combines the legal knowledge required for a new entrant into the legal profession with the more technical demands expected of a junior lawyer.
Our programme, which takes approximately 6 years includes completing your LLB (Hons) degree and solicitor qualifying exams (SQE 1&2), all which are paid in full.
We will invest the time and resources into ensuring our apprentices are fully equipped with the tools for success in the legal sector. In return, we expect commitment, motivation and a genuine interest in helping our clients. Apprentices will be allocated a supervisor to provide them with quality training and opportunities to develop, as well as feedback and guidance.
We are now recruiting for solicitor apprentices to start in September 2026. The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 13 February 2026. To apply, please submit an online application form.
Main responsibilities:
Exact responsibilities will depend on the department you join, but the types of tasks you can expect to carry out include:
- File opening and closure on case management system
- Document management
- Drafting invoices
- Producing correspondence and reports as required
- Preparing files and bundles
- Handling telephone communication from colleagues and clients
- Assisting fee earners with case load subject to close supervision
- Carrying out basic legal and business research
- Assisting Partners and Associates with various tasks
- Ensuring confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation, data and information
- Assisting in the overall efficient running of the team
- Attending departmental training sessions
- General administration duties such as e-filing, photocopying and scanning
- As you gain more experience you will be given more responsibility such as attending client meetings, producing attendance notes and running parts of files
- Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies
Training Provided:
The apprenticeship will be delivered by a combination of online and face-to-face training from The University of Law, as well as on-the-job learning. Assessment for the Apprenticeship includes exams, coursework and a portfolio of evidence.
The University of Law - Learning Provider
The University of Law is one of the UK's leading providers of legal education and training, and has trained more legal professionals at different stages of their careers than anyone else.
Essential skills & qualities:
Academic entry requirements:
In order to enrol onto the degree apprenticeship with The University of Law you will need to have obtained 3 A Levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent) as well as 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) at grade C/4 or above. You do not need to have studied law to apply.
Skills required:
- Good IT Literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Personal qualities required:
In addition to a keen interest in the law, applicants must also be:
- A team player
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic and keen to learn
- Conscientious
- Adaptable in approach
- Resilient
- Proactive and demonstrate initiative
- Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Able to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Willing to take responsibility
- Passionate about excellence
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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