Solicitor Apprenticeship (Bristol)
DWF LAW LLP
Bristol, BS1 6HU
Closes on Monday 23 December
Posted on 7 November 2024
Contents
Summary
DWF's Solicitor Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious sixth form/college leavers looking to start their career within the legal sector, without the cost or time associated with the traditional university route.
- Annual wage
- £23,400 a year
- Training course
- Solicitor (level 7)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 26 August
- Duration
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6 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Assisting solicitors with casework and legal research: This involves supporting solicitors in gathering and analysing information relevant to cases.
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence: Apprentices may be responsible for preparing court bundles, post-completion work, and drafting various legal documents.
- Managing client files and documentation: Keeping client files organised and up-to-date is a crucial part of the role.
- Participating in client meetings and court proceedings: Apprentices often attend client meetings and may have the opportunity to observe or participate in court proceedings.
- Supporting the team with administrative tasks: This can include a range of tasks to help the team function smoothly.
- The level of responsibility and workload typically grows over time. Apprentices rotate around different departments and teams every 12 months, and in the final two years of the program, they rotate teams every 6 months alongside trainee solicitors.
Where you’ll work
Redcliff Quay
120 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6HU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
Your training course
Solicitor (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
Your training plan
- The Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship course is delivered virtually by BPP University. Apprentices have 1 study day per week dedicated to the course aswell as additional study days throughout the year to use at busier times (Exam, courwork submissions etc.)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
- Any subjects (grade A,B,B MINIMUM)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Commercial Awareness
About this company
DWF offers apprenticeships in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London which is a great option for those seeking a route to qualification away from the traditional university route. Apprentices can expect to gain experience in several of the firm’s eight key practice areas which include real estate, finance & restructuring, corporate, dispute resolution, tax & private capital and employment & pensions. With over 30 global locations, DWF attracts top international work from recognisable brands and major banking institutions. DWF is a part of the Trailblazer group for the Solicitor Apprenticeship and is proud to already have 4 solicitors qualified via the apprenticeship route, who were all retained by the firm at the end of their apprenticeship.
https://dwfgroup.com/en/careers/join-us/early-careers (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- This apprenticeship takes college leavers and supports them all the way to qualification as a solicitor upon completion of the SQE exams. DWF wishes to retain as many apprenties as possible at the qualification stage.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DWF LAW LLP
Ben Winstanley
ben.winstanley@dwf.law
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286476.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 23 December
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