Solicitor Apprenticeship - Exeter
MICHELMORES LLP · South West · EX2 5WR
About the role
🚀 Apprentice Solicitor Programme: Kickstart Your Legal Career! 🚀
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the exciting world of law? Our 6-year Apprentice Solicitor Programme is designed to transform you into a qualified solicitor with an incredible breadth of experience. 🎓
Here's the game plan:
- Years 1-2: Foundation Building 🧱
- First 6 Months: Immerse yourself in the heart of our firm! You'll gain invaluable insights by working in our Business Services teams, like HR or Governance and Risk. 🤝
- Next 18 Months: Transition into a legal team! You'll begin in an administrative role, gaining essential skills before stepping up to a Paralegal position. 📈
- Years 3-4: Deepening Legal Expertise ⚖️
- Complete two distinct one-year placements within different legal teams. You'll continue as a Paralegal, but we'll be handing you more responsibilities and challenges. 💪
- Years 5-6: The Home Stretch! 🏁
- Mirroring our Training Contract, you'll complete four six-month placements. This is your chance to have a real say in where you gain experience and really shape your future! 🗺️
- By the end of this epic journey, you'll be a fully qualified solicitor, equipped with a diverse range of skills and knowledge from various legal departments. 🎉
Your Week, Your Balance:
You'll be working four days a week alongside our brilliant qualified lawyers and professionals, soaking up all the practical experience you can get. 🗓️ Plus, one day a week is dedicated to smashing your studies at the University of Law. 📚
Ready to make your mark? Apply now! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Familiarise with Business Services functions
- Perform administrative tasks within a legal team
- Take on increasing levels of responsibility as a Paralegal
- Work alongside qualified lawyers and other professionals
- Dedicate time to academic study
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade C/4), Maths (grade C/4)), A Level in: (No Specific Subject (grade C/4), No Specific Subject (grade C/4), No Specific Subject (grade C/4))