Solicitor Apprenticeship
TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP · Midlands · B4 6GB
About the role
Apprentice Legal Professional 🎓
Years 1-2: Legal Assistant & Law Degree Foundations
Get your foot in the door and dive into the world of law! You'll be the backbone of our legal team, handling essential tasks like:
- 🗓️ Scheduling appointments and meetings
- 📂 Organizing and managing important documents 📁
- 📚 Assisting with legal research and information gathering
- 🗄️ Maintaining our digital document management systems
- 📝 Handling various administrative duties
All while building the academic side of your career by completing the law degree portion of your apprenticeship. 🚀
Years 3-4: Paralegal & Independent Work
Ready to step up? You'll transition to a paralegal level, taking on more responsibility and developing your practical legal skills:
- 🔍 Conducting in-depth legal research
- ⚖️ Managing legal cases and client matters with supervision
- ✍️ Preparing a range of legal documents
- 💡 Developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
You'll continue to progress your law degree alongside these exciting responsibilities. 📈
Years 5-6: Trainee Solicitor & SQE Preparation
The final stretch! You'll join our trainee solicitor cohorts, gaining diverse experience through:
- 🔄 Six-month rotations across different departments, experiencing the breadth of our business 🌍
- 🧑🎓 Preparing rigorously for your Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE)
This is your chance to make a real impact and build a future in law. We're looking for motivated individuals eager to learn, grow, and contribute. 💪
Key responsibilities
- Scheduling and filing documentation
- Maintaining document management systems
- Undertaking legal research
- Preparing legal documents
- Running various matters under supervision
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 6/B), Maths (grade 6/B)), A Level in: (No specific subject (grade A), No specific subject (grade B), No specific subject (grade B))