Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship and Paralegal Apprenticeship 2027

Please note: These opportunities are for a September 2027 start date for both the solicitor degree apprenticeship and the paralegal apprenticeship.

Our Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship is a paid, six-year programme that combines academic study with hands-on legal experience, leading to qualification as a solicitor.

As part of the programme, you will achieve:

You will study with our training partner, BPP University Law School, dedicating one day each week to off-the-job learning. The remaining four days will be spent working within one of our legal teams, applying your knowledge from day one.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll take on increasingly complex work, supported by a strong network of colleagues and mentors. You'll also gain experience across a range of practice areas through six to twelve-month seat rotations, working alongside legal experts and building valuable client exposure from the outset.

Our Paralegal Apprenticeship is a paid, two-year programme that combines academic study with practical experience, leading to qualification as a paralegal.

As part of the programme, you will achieve:

You will study with BPP University Law School, spending one day each week on off-the-job learning while working within our legal teams for the remaining four days.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasingly varied and complex work. You'll complete at least two placements, giving you the opportunity to experience different areas of the business while developing your legal and professional skills. Throughout the programme, you'll work alongside experienced legal professionals and gain meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

To be eligible for our Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship, you must be aged 16-21, or under 25 and either a care leaver or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) at the start of the programme. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications that fall outside of these criteria.

You will have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, 120 UCAS points, along with a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths. We do not require any specific A-Level or GCSE subjects.

We use a contextual recruitment system, Dandi, to help identify high-performing candidates who may have experienced disadvantage during their secondary education. If you have narrowly missed our academic requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. Every application is reviewed individually, and grade requirements may be adjusted where personal circumstances have impacted educational attainment.

You will have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, 96 UCAS points, along with a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths. We do not require any specific A-Level or GCSE subjects.

We use a contextual recruitment system, Dandi, to help identify high-performing candidates who may have experienced disadvantage during their secondary education. If you have narrowly missed our academic requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. Every application is reviewed individually, and grade requirements may be adjusted where personal circumstances have impacted educational attainment.

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Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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