Solicitor Apprenticeships

Trowers & Hamlins LLP.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is offering a Solicitor Apprenticeship designed for those considering a career in law. The program combines practical experience with mentorship while supporting candidates in their law degree. Successful applicants receive a competitive starting salary of £23k in regional offices or £26k in London, alongside extensive benefits. Join a firm committed to diversity and innovation in the legal profession.

Benefits

Five weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Successful candidates display a growth mindset and adaptability.
• Must possess strong analytical and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete a law degree during the first four years.
• Prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
• Engage in meaningful work within a supportive culture.

Skills

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Analytical mindset

Collaboration skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Innovation

Judgment

Personal responsibility

Resilience

Job description

The future of law is brighter than ever, and we’re proud to help shape it.

For too long, there have been barriers preventing smart, capable people from joining the legal profession just because of where they’re from. But at Trowers, we believe that the next generation of solicitors should be made up of brilliant thinkers, no matter their background. Our door has always been open to all outstanding talent, and now we’re implementing a new way to help us reaffirm this commitment.

We couldn't be more excited to expand our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme this year.The programme offers hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a path to a law degree and qualification as a solicitor, empowering a new generation to excel within the legal profession.

Our four UK offices — Birmingham, Exeter, London and Manchester — are each offering two spots for apprentices on the programme, which means you can start your career closer to home.

The key dates for the application period and the commencement of the Solicitor Apprenticeship are:

We are always looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join us.

If you have any questions not covered on our website please get in touch.

Considering a career in law but not sure where to start?

We created a different route into our firm because we believe in making the legal profession an even playing field. One where success is not based on someone’s background, but on their unique perspectives, drive and work ethic.

If you're considering a career in law but aren't sure where to start, or if you've just begun to explore the idea of becoming a solicitor, this opportunity is for you.

During the first four years of the programme, you will complete your law degree. In the final years, you will complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, all while being exposed to a wide variety of departments. You'll be involved in real work, collaborating closely with your colleagues at all levels and getting a feel for the welcoming and supportive Trowers & Hamlins culture.

Academic Requirements

What are we looking for?

• We savour success
• We are driven by innovation
• We're not afraid to be human
• A growth mindset – strong candidates are open to learning and feedback, always striving to develop
• Adaptability – being able to adapt to new circumstances and environments
• Analytical mindset – being able to analyse and interpret problems with sound judgement
• Collaboration skills – being able to build relationships with colleagues and achieve results through teamwork
• Commercial awareness – an awareness of the business world in which the firm operates and how this may impact us and our clients
• Communication skills – being able to explain complex issues, whether written or verbal, to others in a clear and easy to understand manner
• Innovation – curiosity about the market and the future of the industry
• Judgement – developing informed opinions after careful consideration and utilising available resources
• Personal responsibility – a willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Resilience – having a determined and positive attitude in overcoming obstacles and change

Step 1 – Online application form

The application process begins with our online application form. You will be asked to provide details about your education, work experience/employment history and will be asked to answer a series of additional long-answer questions.

Step 2 – Online strengths-based assessment

Once you have submitted your application, you will be invited to complete an online strengths-based assessment which aims to consider your strengths alongside the role of a solicitor apprentice. You will have 7 calendar days from submitting your application to complete the online assessment – we would therefore encourage you to complete the assessment as soon as you are able to and we recommend that you do not leave completing the assessment to the final day, in case any technical issues arise. Please note, we are unable to reopen the assessment once the deadline has passed.

Before completing the assessment, we would strongly recommend that you complete some practice assessments. You will also receive this link in the email containing your invitation to complete the assessment, after submitting your online application.

Although the assessment is not timed, we recommend that you allow up to 75 minutes to complete it.

After you have completed the assessment, you will receive a feedback report. This is for your own personal development and does not represent a decision from us at this stage.

Following on from this, we will consider your online assessment in conjunction with your application form. You will hear whether you have been successful after this initial stage once the vacancy deadline has passed, as we do not recruit on a rolling basis.

Step 3 – Assessment Centre

If you are successful after the application and online assessment, the final stage will see you visiting an assessment centre in person. There, you'll undertake a maximum of three exercises, including an interview with our colleagues working at the office you applied to.

Hiring the right solicitor apprentices is very important to us, so we will ask you a series of motivational, competency and strengths-based questions – some of which may focus on what you've told us in your application form. You'll have the chance to ask us some questions too, of course!

Apprentices at Trowers & Hamlins receive a competitive salary (salaries are reviewed annually) and benefits package, which includes five weeks' annual leave each year, pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loan and private medical insurance.

Apprenticeship salaries currently:

• Starting salary in our regional offices (Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester) = £23k

• Starting salary in London = £26k

We will be holding insight days in each of our UK offices for year 13 students who are interested in applying for our solicitor apprenticeship programme.

The insight day will provide you with an insight into a career in law, our practice areas and clients, and how to develop your application skills for a better chance at joining us as a solicitor apprentice.

Our in-person insight events are taking place on the following dates:

• London – Tuesday 28 October 2025
• Manchester – Thursday 30 October 2025
• Birmingham – Thursday 13 November 2025
• Exeter – Thursday 20 November 2025

Online webinars

In addition to the in-person insight events, we will also be hosting some online webinars with Uptree.

• Online Application Masterclass – targeted at Y13 students and school leavers looking to apply for our solicitor apprenticeship programme
• Insights Webinar – targeted at Y12 students interested in finding more out about Trowers and the different routes to qualification

If you are interested in attending one of our insight days or online webinars, you will need to apply via theUptree website .