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Solicitor Apprenticeships

Are you an aspiring solicitor? Apply to our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme to get the experience and qualifications you need to become an expert solicitor in today’s legal industry

An accessible solicitor qualification

Whether you’re a university graduate, a school/college leaver, or a professional already working in the legal industry, our structured programme is designed so everyone has the opportunity to work towards a solicitor qualification, regardless of legal experience and education

A breadth of opportunity and experience

You’ll gain experience across a variety of departments and areas of law, allowing you to develop the skillset you need to become a well-rounded solicitor

Here to support your career goals

You’ll be supported by our dedicated Training Principal, Technical Manager, supervisors and mentors, with coaching that will help you achieve your career goals

Become a future solicitor

Our solicitor apprenticeships are a great way for aspiring solicitors to take the next step on their career journey through the legal industry. Our structured programmes offer an accessible route to qualify as a solicitor, regardless of your educational background and legal experience. What’s more, you’ll be part of a modern and vibrant law firm that specialises in a multitude of legal services and takes its commitment to our clients, partners, colleagues, and community seriously.

The apprenticeships provides school/college leavers, university graduates, or a professional already working in the legal industry, the opportunity to develop the broad range of skills required to become an attentive and effective solicitor. You’ll gain experience in different areas of the business in order to maximise your knowledge across a range of subjects and gain practical experience and commercial skills. Some key skills include:

Commercial awareness
Communication and customer service
Information analysis and research
Interviewing and advising
Case and transaction management
Drafting legal documents
Ethics, professionalism, and judgement

The programme allows you the flexibility to focus on one or more of these key areas specifically. You will be encouraged to self-identify areas for your own development and mould your apprenticeship to maximise its benefit.

Your benefits

We offer a broad range of benefits that focus on ensuring that both your professional and personal life are supported

Investors in People

When you join the team here at Minster, you will be joining a company that has been rated platinum for its investment in our people

Your personal development

We're committed to your personal development and provide a structured programme of development opportunities

“The training contract at Minster Law gives you exposure to all areas of the business, both legal and on-legal which is so important to help understand how the business operates and the different types of clients we interact with. You are given the opportunity to work with such a fantastic support network and have the opportunity to make your opinion count, and work on projects that have an impact on the industry as a whole, which broadens your commercial awareness as well as training you to be a great solicitor.” Emily Taylor – Solicitor and former apprentice.

Our programmes

You will be carefully guided through one of our two bespoke apprenticeship programmes depending on your existing qualifications and experience. These programmes are designed to meet the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s requirements for examinations and experience that, with your dedication, will lead to successful qualification as a solicitor. In addition, the programme will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of Minster Law and access to a multitude of specialist teams and expert colleagues. You’ll be fully supported with quality coaching and mentoring by experts across a variety of specialisms.

FAQs

The experience

On successful completion of the programme, you will qualify as a solicitor and choose to specialise in to your preferred area of law.

Hear the experiences from our past graduates – what they learnt along the way and where they are now.

Sally's journey Jamie’s journey

Why choose us?

A top 100 UK law firm

Train at a top 100 UK law firm that specialises in road traffic accidents, accidents at work, clinical negligence, as well as employment, consumer, and property disputes. We boast one of the largest serious injury teams in the UK and handle multi-million-pound claims

Experience a variety of law areas

Experience all areas of the business in order to maximise your knowledge and inform future career choices

Investors in People Platinum accredited

Be part of a platinum accredited Investors in People law firm committed to our people and culture. Our focus as your employer will always be about supporting and investing in your professional and personal growth

Quality training and coaching

Undertake quality training and coaching to develop your legal and wider commercial skills, with the opportunity to work towards a specialism in high value work

Extra-curricular activities

Get involved in business development initiatives, corporate social responsibility, and a range of networking opportunities

Experienced colleagues

Get exposure to experienced colleagues who will share learning and best practice

Unrivalled perks

Take advantage of a number of other great benefits as a Minster Law employee

Practical and academic

Develop into a well-rounded solicitor with our academic and practical approach

Exposure to leadership team

Work alongside our Senior Leadership Team to develop your business and leadership skills

Apply

Applications for our September 2022 and 2023 cohort are now closed. Those who have applied will hear from us shortly. Please check back for future application dates. Questions? Please email [email protected].