- GMFJ Reference
254299
- Wages
£25,000 p/a
- Hours
35.00 per week
- Date Posted
24/09/2024
- Start Date
01/09/2025
- Approx. Duration
72 Months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Law
- Opportunity Type
Higher Level 7
- Apprenticeship Standard
Solicitor (ST0246)
- Employer
Bristows (Services) Limited
Description
Open Evening:
We are hosting an open evening designed to give aspiring solicitors an understanding of the route to qualification through an apprenticeship, and an insight into Bristows. To register your interest please use the following link: https://www.bristows.com/events/apprenticeship-open-evening-2024/
Our solicitor apprenticeship scheme is a six–year Level 7 apprenticeship in which apprentices will gain a law degree LLB (Hons) and qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales based on the successful completion of the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE). All tuition fees are funded by the firm, and apprentices also earn a salary whilst working towards their qualification as a solicitor.
During the first four years of the apprenticeship, apprentices will rotate to different practice areas including Commercial IP/IT/DCL, Patent Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Employment and Competition. There may also be an opportunity to complete a client secondment to one of our many valued and well known clients. Your working week will consist of a day of study, provided by BPP, and four days working with the guidance of our expert lawyers, enabling you to put legal concepts you have learnt into practice straight away. For the final two years, apprentices will join the trainee solicitor rotation and will be able to experience additional practice areas or return to one previously enjoyed, with the view to potential qualification.
To
find out more information click here https://www.bristows.com/careers/solicitorapprenticeships/
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 254299)
Previous work experience is always advantageous whether it is customer service or professional however we have designed an induction and training programme to ensure a great experience for all apprentices. Apprentices are enrolled into various training sessions, building a strong foundation of core business skills, as well as having a direct line a manger that supports development.
Candidates with 3 A-Levels at grade ABB or above and 5 GCSEs at grade A* - C. This apprenticeship is not targeted at those with undergraduate degrees.
One day per week will be spent with BPP University, working towards your LLB Hons) Law and Legal Practice degree and the Solicitor Level 7 apprenticeship. Upon completion of your law degree, you will sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) 1&2 and qualify as a solicitor.
Your Level 7 apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face from BPP. Coupled with the on-the-job learning, completion of the apprenticeship will lead to obtaining your solicitor qualification.
The apprenticeship standard is based on the SRA's Statement of Solicitor Competence. Achievement of the standard and the associated apprenticeship assessment plan will satisfy the SRA's regulatory framework for qualification as a solicitor, subject to the SRA's usual tests of character and suitability.
We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join the firm, our apprentices should be proactive and able to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment. As an apprentice, you will gain hands on experience while studying toward your qualifications, so being confident and motivated to develop legal expertise will contribute to the firm’s success. Our business services apprentices will develop a wide set of diverse skills such as commercial awareness, problem solving, team collaboration, technical proficiency & project management. A ‘welcome buddy’ is also assigned to help our apprentices settle in and build relationships with others round the firm.
Solicitor apprentices receive the same full benefits package as full-time staff, which includes 25 days holidays, private medical insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, gymflex deals and access to our full suite of other lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.