Law Opportunities
Law Apprenticeships
Solicitor degree apprenticeships now offer a fully funded route to qualification without a training contract. Explore every law firm and in-house legal opening in the UK below.
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About Law apprenticeships
Entry requirements
Solicitor apprenticeships (Level 7) are open to candidates of any age with strong A-levels or equivalent, no law degree required. GCSE Maths and English at grade 4+ are standard. Some firms also run Level 3 paralegal apprenticeships requiring only GCSEs.
Typical salary
Solicitor degree apprenticeship salaries range from £20,000 to £30,000 per year at leading firms. Magic Circle firms (Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Freshfields, Slaughter and May) typically pay £25,000–£32,000 during the programme. Qualified solicitor salaries typically start at £50,000–£100,000+ at top firms.
Top employers
Law firms offering solicitor apprenticeships include Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Freshfields, Herbert Smith Freehills, Eversheds Sutherland, DLA Piper, and Norton Rose Fulbright. In-house legal apprenticeships are offered by the BBC, NHS, and HMRC.
Career progression
A Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship leads to full qualification as a solicitor under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the same route as a law graduate, but fully funded and with six years of paid work experience built in.
Frequently asked questions
What law apprenticeships are available in the UK in 2026?▾
UK law apprenticeships include the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship (equivalent to a master's degree), Level 6 Legal Executive apprenticeship, Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship, and in-house legal apprenticeships at organisations such as HMRC and the NHS. Many top law firms now offer the solicitor route alongside their graduate training contract.
Do I need a law degree for a solicitor apprenticeship?▾
No. A solicitor apprenticeship is specifically designed as an alternative to the traditional degree + training contract route. You typically need strong A-levels (or equivalent) and GCSEs at grade 4+ in Maths and English. Law-related subjects help but are not required.
How much do solicitor apprentices earn in the UK?▾
Solicitor apprenticeship salaries range from approximately £20,000 to £32,000 per year depending on the firm and location. Magic Circle firms typically pay at the higher end. Salaries usually increase year-on-year during the six-year programme, and qualified solicitors at top firms earn £50,000–£110,000.
How long does a solicitor apprenticeship take?▾
The Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship takes approximately six years to complete, combining work at a law firm with study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). This compares to 3 years of law degree + 2 years of training contract (LPC route), but is fully funded with a salary throughout.
Which law firms offer solicitor apprenticeships?▾
Magic Circle and Silver Circle firms including Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Eversheds Sutherland all offer solicitor apprenticeships. Applications typically open between September and January for an autumn start.