Graduate Solicitor/SQE Apprenticeship

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Graduate Solicitor / SQE Apprenticeship

As well as traditional training contracts, we have adopted the SQE route via a graduate apprenticeship for future trainees. Our graduate solicitor/SQE apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the GDL.

You can apply for a graduate solicitor apprenticeship from the penultimate year of your law degree, or final year of your non-law degree (if you plan to complete a Graduate Diploma in Law, or equivalent).

If you have already commenced study towards, or completed, your legal practice course (LPC) please see our Graduate Recruitment pages for information regarding Periods of Recognised Training/Training Contracts.

Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship will support you through the new pathway to qualification by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2).

The apprenticeship will provide you with learning and development opportunities in order for you to qualify as a solicitor. One day each week will be off-the-job study with the four remaining days based in the workplace, and as part of the apprenticeship you will complete various work placements across different areas of the business.

What is the application process?

Applications are currently open until 15 June to commence the following year. You can apply here.

Applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to submit a short video presentation, the topic of which will be provided in advance.

Should you be successful after this stage you will be invited to a first face to face interview with the Graduate Recruitment Interview Panel.

Candidates successful after first interview will be invited to a final stage panel interview where a presentation will be required. Again, the topic will be provided in advance.

Autumn Vacation Scheme

When applying for a trainee solicitor role you may also choose to be considered for a place on our Autumn vacation scheme. This week-long insight in to life at Forbes and being a Trainee at one of our offices has been designed for those who are applying for a trainee solicitor position.

You can apply for any of our schemes here.