Solicitor Apprentice

Fladgate offers up to three Solicitor Apprenticeship positions annually. We are currently recruiting for a September 2027 start. The programme combines practical, work-based learning with formal study at the University of Law, working towards qualification as a Solicitor. You will start your apprenticeship working at an administrator level in the support team of one of our four core fee-earning departments. By year three, you’ll be working at a paralegal level, with more involvement in fee-earning matters. In years one to four, you will change departments each September, before joining our Trainee cohort in years five and six, where you’ll rotate seats every six months. You’ll spend one day a week out of the office for your off-the-job learning and academic studies. By the end of the Solicitor Apprenticeship you’ll be a fully qualified Solicitor. You’ll have completed a LLB (Hons) from the University of Law and the SQE, with six years of practical experience across multiple practice areas. For every department you are in, you will be assigned a mentor. This is usually a recently qualified associate, who you will have regular catch-ups with and will be your go-to person for any department related advice. You will also be allocated a supervisor who will give you ongoing feedback and training. As a firm, we are committed to high-levels of pastoral care and as such, you will also have regular catch-ups with a member of the People team, who is there to support you with whatever you might need, and to make sure you are getting the support you need within your department. Outside of scheduled meetings, we have an open-door policy when it comes to supporting and encouraging our apprentices, and the overall culture of the firm is very personal and friendly. Person requirements - A minimum of 2Bs & 1C achieved at A-Level (or equivalent) before joining - A commitment to a career in law - Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills - Reliable and dependable with meticulous attention to detail - Ability to work with technology packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook - An understanding of the level of commitment required to complete the solicitor apprenticeship - Work experience in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential Benefits On joining - Life assurance scheme – 5x annual salary (non-contributory) - Annual holiday entitlement – 26 days per calendar year (full time) - New business bonus - calculated as a percentage of work introduced - Staff introduction bonus - £1,000- 5,000 depending on vacant role - Personal training/yoga – free weekly sessions - Free online GP service - 24/7 online video GP consultations After two months - Group personal pension plan - 4%-5% employer contributions, matching employee contributions of 4% -5% (automatically enrolled). Processed via salary sacrifice 50% of employer NI savings added to contribution After three months - Company sick pay scheme - Group income protection - Season ticket loan - Private Dental Plan – payable through monthly payroll - Gym membership scheme – interest free gym membership loan - Eye test vouchers After six months’ service and end of probationary period - Private medical scheme insurance medical insurance scheme (non-contributory) Fladgate is an innovative, progressive and commercially astute international law firm, underpinned by clear and dynamic thinking. We pride ourselves on our unique structure which allows us to deliver a partner-led model that is about keeping things personal, being agile, valuing intellectual rigour, and taking an enterprising approach. From our base in the heart of Covent Garden, the firm services a wide range of corporate, institutional and private clients. Today we are one of the UK’s top 100 law firms, with over 92 partners and over 230 staff, including 93 associates, senior associates and professional support lawyers. In addition to advising a substantial UK-based client base, the firm provides a proactive and efficient service for clients with international business through specialist groups which serve continental Europe, India, Israel, South Africa, the Middle East, US, Canada and the Asia Pacific region. Operating from London and comprising multilingual and multi-qualified lawyers, these groups facilitate cross-border activities for a diverse range of companies. The firm is a member of the International Lawyers Network, a worldwide non-exclusive association of high-quality full service law firms based in 67 countries.