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Legal Apprenticeship 2025

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Burges Salmon LLP

Sep 1, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Legal
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • GCSEs: grades 4 and above are essential. (A to C under the old scoring system). You will need to have achieved at least a 6 in Maths and English (B).
  • A Levels / Level 3 qualifications: equivalent to BBB / 120 UCAS points.
  • You must be 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays 2024, have lived in England or Wales for at least 3 years and completed full-time education before the start of the apprenticeship.
  • Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a graduate solicitor apprenticeship and therefore are not able to accept Law graduates onto our apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

  • - You will spend 4 days a week working at the firm under the supervision of qualified lawyers and 1 day studying towards formal legal qualifications.
  • - Throughout the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to spend time in several of our legal departments.
  • - You will be earning from day one.
  • - Plenty of support during your time with us.
  • - You'll be allocated a central point of contact for the duration of your apprenticeship, as well as a ‘buddy' who will be on call for any questions you may have about life at the firm.
  • - It's not all work here! We have an active social life and there are plenty of opportunities to participate in corporate responsibility activities as well as sports and social events.
  • - The chance to learn from experts in their field.
  • - You gain new skills and discover your potential.
  • - The opportunity to work in central Bristol.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Legal Apprenticeship?

You need GCSEs with grades 4 and above, including at least a 6 in Maths and English. Additionally, you should have A Levels or Level 3 qualifications equivalent to BBB or 120 UCAS points.

When can I apply for the Legal Apprenticeship?

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Friday, 15 November 2024.

How long does the apprenticeship program last?

The Legal Apprenticeship program lasts for six years, during which you will complete the Level 3 Paralegal and Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeships.

What is the salary for the Legal Apprenticeship?

The starting salary for Year 1 Paralegal is £25,000, which increases annually as you progress through the program.

Where is the apprenticeship based?

All positions will be based at One Glass Wharf, Bristol HQ, which is a five-minute walk from Temple Meads station.

Will I receive support during my apprenticeship?

Yes, you will have a central point of contact and a ‘buddy’ to assist with any questions you may have.

What happens if I succeed in reaching the final selection stage?

If successful, you will need to attend a work experience week from 17-21 February 2025 at our Bristol office.

Are there opportunities for social activities during the apprenticeship?

Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in corporate responsibility activities, sports, and social events.

Is there an opportunity to become a qualified solicitor after the apprenticeship?

Yes, upon completion of the apprenticeship program, you will qualify as a solicitor.

Do you accept applications from law graduates for this apprenticeship program?

No, we do not currently offer a graduate solicitor apprenticeship and cannot accept Law graduates onto our program.

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Burges Salmon LLP

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1841
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Mission & Purpose

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families. Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience. Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets. Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant. The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.