Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme - Milton Keynes - 2026
- Location
Milton Keynes - Employer
Dentons - Provider
GetMyFirstJob Recruitment - Wages
£27000 per annum - Level
Higher Level 7 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Opportunity Details
Solicitor Apprenticeship – Dentons
Overview
Dentons offers a clear and financially sound alternative to a traditional full-time university degree through its Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. This six-year programme allows participants to earn, learn, and qualify as a solicitor without taking on university tuition fees.
As a Dentons apprentice, participants work towards an LLB Law degree with BPP University while gaining hands-on legal experience across a range of practice areas. This route is designed for school leavers who have not yet commenced an undergraduate degree and provides a direct pathway into a career as an England and Wales qualified solicitor.
Key Facts
- Duration: 6 years
- Study: 1 day per week with BPP University
- Work: 4 days per week at Dentons
- Qualification: LLB Law Degree and England & Wales Solicitor status
- No university fees
Insight events
- Insight Day: 18th February 2026 (optional)
- Assessment Centre Day: 19th February 2026
The Work
Over the six years, apprentices rotate through eight different practice areas, spending between six months and a year in each. This structure enables them to develop a broad skill set and discover areas of legal practice they enjoy most.
In each department, apprentices have a dedicated supervisor to guide them. From day one, they contribute to real projects and gradually take on more responsibility. By the end of the programme, they will have built a portfolio of work that supports both their academic studies and their qualification as a solicitor.
At the conclusion of the programme, Dentons encourages apprentices to apply for Associate positions within the firm, offering a natural progression into a long-term legal career.
Benefits
- Starting salary: £27,000
- Starting work bonus: £1,500
- Annual salary increases
- Gym membership allowance
- Health insurance
- 24 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to well-being resources
- Restaurant discounts
Support and Development
Dentons provides extensive support throughout the programme, including:
- Dedicated supervisor in each practice area
- HR manager for career development
- Personal tutor for academic progress and well-being
- Student manager for general guidance and support
Why Join Dentons?
Dentons was one of the first firms in the UK to launch a Solicitor Apprenticeship in 2017. Since then, they have welcomed eight cohorts, supported 33 school leavers, and seen multiple apprentices qualify as solicitors. The firm has one of the largest solicitor apprenticeship cohorts in the country and has received industry recognition, including shortlisting for awards such as the Legal 500 ESG Awards and the Legal Innovation Awards.
Dentons is also a member of City Century, a collaborative initiative that supports the development of solicitor apprentices across the City of London.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Company website: https://challengers.dentons.com/
Qualifications Required
Seven GCSEs at grade B/6 or above, including Maths and English
- Achieved or predicted a minimum of ABB at A-Level (or equivalent)
- Must not have previously completed an undergraduate degree
Training
One day per week is dedicated to study with BPP University, usually on a Monday. Learning is delivered through workshops, seminars, and e-learning, with assessments completed across the six years. The programme leads to the award of an LLB Law Degree.
Personal Qualities
Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn and grow are essential.
Prospects
Dentons is eager to retain Apprentices at the end of the programme in more senior Accounting roles to continue shaping the future of law. This could be the start of something big.
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