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Dentons Solicitor Apprenticeship DENTONS UKMEA LEGAL SERVICES
University isn’t for everyone. Don’t let anyone tell you it is. If you want to train to become a solicitor, you just need a spot on our solicitor apprenticeship scheme. You’ll start working towards your LLB university degree alongside your day job too. No student debt. No loans. Just an opportunity to learn and build your career.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 26 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£21,000.00
Starting salary: £21,000, increasing annually Starting work bonus: £1500 Additional benefits can be found on our Challengers website.
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Working week
4 days a week, with one day a week dedicated to your studies. Hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
6 Years
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2023
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Date posted
03 Nov 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 7 (Master's degree) -
Reference number
VAC1000101515
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Key Facts:
- 6 years
- 1 day per week study with BPP university
- No university fees
- 4 days per week work
- LLB Law Degree
- Qualification as an England & Wales solicitor
THE WORK
While on our apprenticeship you’ll work four days a week in the office.
Throughout the 6 years you will work in 8 different practice areas (departments), so you can develop a wide range of skills and decide what you would like to specialise in after the apprenticeship ends.
You will spend 6 months to a year in each practice area, and have a different dedicated supervisor in each one. From the start you’ll be a key member of the team, and as the years progress you will take on more responsibility from drafting and researching, to assisting with client meetings and deals. You’ll also build a portfolio of skills throughout the program, which will play a part in achieving your degree and qualifying as a solicitor.
At the end of the 6 year program all our apprentices will be encouraged to apply to associate (qualified solicitor) positions with Dentons. We hope this will be the start of something big.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
THE STUDY
Level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship standard.
You’ll spend one day a week (usually Mondays) studying with BPP University. You’ll take part in workshops and seminars and complete various assessments across the 6 years, all working towards completing your Law degree and Solicitors Qualifiying Exams (SQE).
BPP make studying as accessible as possible, providing a large amount of the course as e-learning.
You can read the full curriculum on the BPP Website.
SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
Training will take various forms during your six-year programme. On the job learning, training courses and supervisor support are just part of this. You won’t be alone on your journey. Your support network will comprise a supervisor, a Human Resources Manager, a Personal Tutor and a Student Manager.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We encourage our solicitor apprentices to apply for NQ/Associate roles with the firm once they have qualified and completed the apprenticeship.
Further careers in law and commercial law can be explored following the completion of this Solicitor Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent A Level or equivalent in Any subject (Grade ABB (or above)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
DENTONS UKMEA LEGAL SERVICES
About disability confident
https://challengers.dentons.com/
Address
The Pinnacle
170 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FE
Contact
Training
Training provider
BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Solicitor
Level 7 (Master's degree)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 26 Feb 2023