Solicitor
Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Legal, finance and accounting 6 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This Level 7 apprenticeship trains qualified solicitors admitted to the roll of the Solicitor Regulation Authority. Apprentices develop the legal knowledge and professional skills to practise across areas such as commercial law, family law, criminal law, or property law. It can lead to roles as a qualified solicitor, with progression to Associate, Partner, or in-house legal counsel.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Foundations of English law including contract, tort, and criminal law
Legal research and applying case law and statute accurately
Client care, professional conduct, and SRA Standards and Regulations
Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court submissions
Dispute resolution including litigation and alternative methods
Commercial awareness and understanding client business needs
Transactional skills such as due diligence and contract negotiation
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Advise clients on legal matters under supervision of a partner
Draft contracts, letters of advice, and legal documents
Conduct legal research using case law and legislation databases
Manage a caseload with support from senior solicitors
Attend client meetings and represent client interests
Prepare court bundles and assist at hearings
Comply with SRA professional standards and firm procedures
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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