Start at the world's largest global law firm and make it matter from day one. Our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship gives ambitious aspiring solicitors the chance to earn a salary, gain hands-on experience on high-profile legal work and study towards an LLB Law degree, all while working towards qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales. From your first day, you'll be a valued member of the team, working alongside leading lawyers on real client matters. You'll develop the confidence, commercial awareness and legal expertise to build a successful career, without paying university tuition fees. At a glance Six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Paid role from day one Four days a week working in the firm One day a week studying with BPP University LLB Law degree with no university tuition fees Qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales Make your career matter from day one This programme is more than work experience. Over six years, you'll complete eight seats across a wide range of practice areas, spending six to twelve months in each team, building a broad understanding of commercial law before you discover where your interests lie. Your first four years are year-long seats, and the final two are four six-month seats. You'll work on real client matters from the outset, supported by experienced lawyers who'll challenge and develop you as your responsibilities grow. Every seat comes with dedicated supervision and mentoring, helping you build the knowledge, skills and experience you need to qualify as a solicitor. Learn while you earn You'll spend one day each week studying with BPP University through workshops, seminars and online learning, then put your academic studies into practice every day in the office. Alongside that, you'll be supported by a personal tutor, dedicated supervisors in every practice area, and our Early Careers team, so you have the guidance to succeed throughout your apprenticeship. Why choose Dentons? We're proud to have been one of the first law firms to launch a Solicitor Apprenticeship back in 2017, and we've kept shaping the future of the route ever since. We've welcomed 37 apprentices across nine cohorts, and four cohorts have already qualified as solicitors through the programme. Our solicitor apprenticeship programme is recognised as one of the most established in the UK legal market. As a member of the award-winning City Century initiative, we're helping widen access to the legal profession while setting the standard for solicitor apprenticeships across the sector. Our programme has also been recognised through nominations for the Legal 500 ESG Awards, Women, Influence
Solicitor Apprenticeship 2027 - Milton Keynes employer: Dentons
Dentons is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, empowering employees to thrive in their roles. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, particularly in the dynamic Corporate team, employees benefit from a structured resource management methodology that enhances both client service delivery and profitability. Located across London, Milton Keynes, and Ireland, Dentons offers a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that drive transformation.
