Solicitor Apprenticeships
Six-year solicitor apprenticeship for school leavers or those without a degree, leading to qualification as a solicitor and an LLM in Legal Practice.
A-Level / Sixth Form
Legal
4 December 2026
Last verified: 10 October 2026
About this opportunity
Bates Wells offers a six-year, Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeships programme for students without a degree or school leavers at 18. Apprentices earn whilst they learn, gaining an LLM in Legal Practice from the University of Law with fees covered. At the end of the programme, participants qualify as solicitors.
Who is it for?
Anyone who does not hold a degree-level qualification or school leavers at 18.
What you will gain
LLM in Legal Practice, solicitor qualification, professional and legal skills, covered university fees and assessment costs.
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Requirements
Applicants must not have a degree-level qualification, or must be school leavers at 18.
How to apply
Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 4 December 2026. Assessments begin February 2027, interviews and offers in March 2027. Apprentices join in September 2027.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official Bates Wells page to apply for this opportunity.
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