Solicitor Apprenticeship

The opportunity Our Solicitor Apprenticeship is a Level 7 qualification combining study with work to allow you to qualify as a solicitor without incurring student debt often associated with attending university. You’ll learn on-the-job at our London office, alongside a small cohort of solicitor apprentices, while studying for one day a week at the University of Law to obtain an LLB Law degree and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). At the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll be a qualified solicitor. We are now recruiting for up to four solicitor apprentices to join us in September 2027.

Using AI in the application process At Bird & Bird, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process as well as upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. As part of our ongoing strategy to embrace innovation, we recognise the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in various tasks, including the preparation of application forms, assessments and interviews. However, we wish to emphasise the importance of original thought and personal engagement throughout the recruitment and selection process. Original thought and personal engagement are essential to your application to Bird & Bird. We value the opportunity to understand your unique perspective and approach – what makes you, you.

All responses to application questions must reflect your own thinking, reasoning, and insights. Your ability to articulate your qualifications, experiences, and motivations for a career at Bird & Bird in your own voice is critical to the assessment and evaluation process. While we acknowledge that AI tools are useful in certain contexts, such as grammar checking or assisting with language structure, we expect candidates to use AI in the application process only where appropriate and within reason. For example: AI tools may be used to proofread or enhance the clarity of your application materials. AI tools should not be used to generate content or draft responses to interview questions or assessments on your behalf. You should not copy and paste AI-generated text directly into your application form or in any other assessment. Fundamentally, AI should not be used as a substitute for your own effort, ideas, or writing. Regardless of the tools used, you are responsible for the content of your answers throughout the recruitment process from application form through to interview. We expect that all information provided by you is truthful, accurate, and genuinely reflective of your qualifications, experience, and motivations.

Please note that in our application process, we collaborate with Vantage which facilitates connections with legal employers such as Bird & Bird. Owned by Rare Recruitment, Vantage functions as a comprehensive database of candidate profiles, enhancing the efficiency of the application process. Rare Recruitment initially acts as the data controller for your personal information until you submit your application to us, after which Bird & Bird assumes responsibility as the data controller. We strongly recommend reviewing Rare Recruitment's Privacy Policy, available here. For further details on how Vantage processes your personal data, including access to their Privacy Policy, please refer to the information provided below.