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Manchester Casualty Solicitor Apprenticeship

Clyde & Co
Competitive
Manchester

Expected closing date: Thursday, 11 February 2027

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Key Takeaways

  • Embark on a six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship in Manchester, combining on-the-job legal experience with study towards an LLB (Hons) and SQE qualifications.
  • Requires A-Level AAB or equivalent and 7 GCSEs at grade 6/B (including Maths and English Language). Not open to university graduates.
  • Offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, health benefits, and season ticket loan.
  • Applications close when a high volume is received, but we do not recruit on a rolling basis.

About the Role

About the Solicitor Apprenticeship

This is a six-year programme offering an alternative route to qualify as a solicitor, combining day-to-day legal team operations with online learning, live webinars, and face-to-face skills sessions. The learning split is 80% on-the-job and 20% off-the-job.

Upon completion, you will be a fully qualified lawyer, holding an LLB (Hons) from the University of Law and having completed SQE 1, 2, & Plus.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking individuals interested in marine law and committed to a career as a solicitor in Clyde & Co’s Casualty practice in Manchester. Essential requirements include:

  • Achieved, or on track to achieve, an AAB at A-Level or equivalent (mitigating circumstances will be considered).
  • 7 GCSEs at grade 6/B, including Maths and English Language.

Please note: University graduates are not eligible for this position. You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Group income protection.
  • Enhanced family leave offering.
  • Holiday purchase.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Gym subsidy.
  • Employee assistance programme.

Support and Development

You will receive comprehensive support throughout your programme, including:

  • A dedicated supervisor.
  • University of Law skills coach and tutor.
  • Regular one-to-ones with the early careers team.
  • A tailored induction programme.
  • On-going internal training.

Recruitment Process

  1. Complete an online application.
  2. Online assessment (critical reasoning test and strengths-based assessment).
  3. Video Interview (if successful in the online assessment).
  4. In-person assessment centre (with a candidate workshop beforehand).
  5. Offers and feedback.

Reasonable adjustments can be made to the assessment process upon request. Contact EarlyCareers@clydeco.com for more information.

About Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is a global law firm specialising in insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure, and trade & commodities. We are a growing and transforming business with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and client success. Our values centre on working as one, excelling with clients, celebrating difference, and acting boldly.