Apprenticeship · Level 7 (Master's)
Solicitor Apprenticeship
Bird & BirdLondon
Expected closing date: Friday, 29 January 2027
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Qualify as a solicitor through a Level 7 Apprenticeship combining work and study.
- Gain an LLB Law degree and complete SQE exams while working at the London office.
- Applications open on 2 November 2026 and close on 29 January 2027.
- Requires 3 A-Levels at AAB (or equivalent) and 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*-C.
About the Role
This is a Level 7 qualification that combines study with work, allowing you to qualify as a solicitor without incurring student debt.
What you'll do
- Learn on-the-job at our London office.
- Study one day a week at the University of Law for an LLB Law degree and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).
- At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be a qualified solicitor.
Key Dates
- Applications open: Midday on 2 November 2026
- Deadline: Midday on 29 January 2027
We operate rolling recruitment, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Entry Requirements
To apply, you should:
- Be in your final year of A-Levels (Year 13) or have already completed school or college (e.g., on a gap year or working).
- Be at least 18 years of age at the start date of the apprenticeship.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have achieved 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*-C.
- Have achieved, or be on track to achieve, 3 A-Levels at AAB (or equivalent).
We use a Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) to help us understand your achievements in context. Please detail any relevant information regarding extenuating or mitigating circumstances in your application.