Fladgate offers up to three Solicitor Apprenticeship positions annually. We are currently recruiting for a September 2027 start.
The programme combines practical, work-based learning with formal study at the University of Law, working towards qualification as a Solicitor.
You will start your apprenticeship working at an administrator level in the support team of one of our four core fee-earning departments. By year three, you’ll be working at a paralegal level, with more involvement in fee-earning matters. In years one to four, you will change departments each September, before joining our Trainee cohort in years five and six, where you’ll rotate seats every six months. You’ll spend one day a week out of the office for your off-the-job learning and academic studies.
By the end of the Solicitor Apprenticeship you’ll be a fully qualified Solicitor. You’ll have completed a LLB (Hons) from the University of Law and the SQE, with six years of practical experience across multiple practice areas.
For every department you are in, you will be assigned a mentor. This is usually a recently qualified associate, who you will have regular catch-ups with and will be your go-to person for any department related advice. You will also be allocated a supervisor who will give you ongoing feedback and training.
As a firm, we are committed to high-levels of pastoral care and as such, you will also have regular catch-ups with a member of the People team, who is there to support you with whatever you might need, and to make sure you are getting the support you need within your department.
Outside of scheduled meetings, we have an open-door policy when it comes to supporting and encouraging our apprentices, and the overall culture of the firm is very personal and friendly.
Person requirements
A minimum of 2Bs & 1C achieved at A-Level (or equivalent) before joining
A commitment to a career in law
Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills
Reliable and dependable with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work with technology packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook
An understanding of the level of commitment required to complete the solicitor apprenticeship
Work experience in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential
Benefits
On joining
Life assurance scheme – 5x annual salary (non-contributory)
Annual holiday entitlement – 26 days per calendar year (full time)
New business bonus - calculated as a percentage of work introduced
Staff introduction bonus - £1,000- 5,000 depending on vacant role
Personal training/yoga – free weekly sessions
Free online GP service - 24/7 online video GP consultations
After two months
Group personal pension plan - 4%-5% employer contributions, matching employee contributions of 4% -5% (automatically enrolled). Processed via salary sacrifice 50% of employer NI savings added to contribution
After three months
Company sick pay scheme
Group income protection
Season ticket loan
Private Dental Plan – payable through monthly payroll
Gym membership scheme – interest free gym membership loan
Eye test vouchers
After six months’ service and end of probationary period
Private medical scheme insurance medical insurance scheme (non-contributory)
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