Solicitor Apprentice
At Shakespeare Martineau we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can develop your skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and grow into a successful solicitor. With many years of experience supporting legal professionals from diverse backgrounds in their journey to becoming solicitors, Shakespeare Martineau should be your top choice.
Training:
Programme Details:
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if you re available)
Length of Apprenticeship: 6 years (initial 2 years Paralegal qualification).
Work/Study Pattern: One-day study/four days on the job training
Qualifications to be obtained: Level 4 Paralegal followed by LLB Law Degree and Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) qualification to be an England & Wales Solicitor.
Eligibility: Predicted BBB at A-Level or equivalent - please note we will review each application in detail and take extenuating circumstances into account if you have not met this benchmark. However, applicants must not have completed a previous degree and must have the right to work in the UK.
Training Outcome:
By the end of your apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance, you will be a fully qualified solicitor and registered with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA).
Employer Description:
On paper we’re a full-service law firm, providing legal services to businesses, organisations, government departments, families and people throughout life and in business. But we offer so much more than that. Expertise, commerciality and relationships are at the very heart of what we do. We employ more than 900 people, each specialist in their field, lawyers and business support working together. But what makes us tick, what drives us and why should you work with us? Our purpose is clear and our ambitions are unlimited: we want to unlock potential in our people and clients, inspiring confidence, growth and development. We provide creative solutions and advice that helps you fulfil your commercial and personal goals. What is vitally important to us though is that we build lasting relationships, championing our clients and providing the best possible business and personal advice.
Working Hours :
4 Days in our Nottingham with the potential to hybrid work. Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience