Solicitor Apprenticeship 2027 intake
Higgs LLP
West Midlands (DY5 1LX)
Closes on Sunday 31 January 2027
Posted on 3 November 2026
Contents
Summary
Begin your legal career with Higgs LLP through our 6-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. You will spend 4 days a week gaining practical experience alongside legal professionals, with 1 day dedicated to university study. Earn a salary, develop your skills and work towards qualifying as a solicitor without university tuition fees.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Solicitor (level 7)
- Hours
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4 days per week, 9am - 5pm, with 1 additional day allocated to study.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 September 2027
- Duration
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6 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Over 6 years, you will combine 4 days a week of practical work in a rotation of our legal teams with 1 dedicated study day to complete your Law degree (LLB) and prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
Your academic learning will be delivered in conjunction with the University of Law, and you will be supported throughout by experienced mentors, supervisors and colleagues who are committed to your development.
This is a full-time, permanent role starting in September 2027.
As a Solicitor Apprentice at Higgs LLP, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, gradually building your knowledge, skills and responsibilities.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- Supporting legal teams with a range of client matters.
- Preparing, organising and maintaining legal documents and client files.
- Conducting legal research to support ongoing cases and transactions.
- Drafting correspondence and assisting with legal documentation.
Communicating with colleagues and clients in a professional manner. - Attending team meetings and observing client meetings where appropriate.
- Managing administrative tasks and keeping information accurate and up to date.
During your first 4 years, you will combine university study with practical experience across our legal and business support teams. This will help you build a strong understanding of how a law firm operates, develop your professional skills and work towards your law degree.
As you progress into your final 2 years, you will join our trainee solicitors on our training contract programme. You will complete 4 six-month rotations, known as 'seats', across different legal departments, gaining experience in a range of legal specialisms.
This training is aligned with the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) Statement of Solicitor Competence and will help you develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours expected of a qualified solicitor.
Where you'll work
3 Waterfront Business Park
Dudley Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 1LX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LIMITED
Training course
Solicitor (level 7)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Obtain relevant facts by effective questioning and active listening.
- Find, analyse, and assess documents to extract relevant information including recognising when additional information is needed , interpreting and evaluating information obtained, recording and presenting information accurately and clearly.
- Recognise when legal research is needed and use appropriate methods and resources including identifying, finding and assessing the relevance of sources of law, interpreting, evaluating and applying research results, recording and presenting findings of research accurately and clearly.
- Develop strategies and solutions including an understanding of a client’s commercial and personal circumstances, their needs, objectives, priorities and constraints.
- Provide advice which is informed by appropriate and factual legal analysis and identifying the consequences of different options.
- Draft documents from scratch and use precedents which address all legal and factual issues, complying with all formalities and using clear, accurate and succinct language.
- Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy in court and outside of formal court hearings including: effective preparation by identifying and mastering relevant facts and legal principles, organize facts to support an argument or position, present a reasoned argument in a clear, logical, succinct persuasive way, make appropriate references to legal authority, comply with formalities, deal with witnesses appropriately, respond effectively to questions or opposing arguments, identify strengths and weaknesses from different parties’ perspectives.
- Negotiate solutions to clients’ issues including: identify all parties’ interests, objectives and limits, developing and formulating best options for meeting parties’ objectives, presenting options for compromises persuasively, responding to options presented by the other side, developing compromises between options or parties.
- Plan and manage legal cases and transactions including applying relevant processes and procedures to progress matters effectively, assessing, communicating and managing risk, bringing a transaction or case to a conclusion.
- Obtain relevant facts by effective questioning and active listening.
- Find, analyse, and assess documents to extract relevant information including recognising when additional information is needed , interpreting and evaluating information obtained, recording and presenting information accurately and clearly.
- Recognise when legal research is needed and use appropriate methods and resources including identifying, finding and assessing the relevance of sources of law, interpreting, evaluating and applying research results, recording and presenting findings of research accurately and clearly.
- Develop strategies and solutions including an understanding of a client’s commercial and personal circumstances, their needs, objectives, priorities and constraints.
- Provide advice which is informed by appropriate and factual legal analysis and identifying the consequences of different options.
- Draft documents from scratch and use precedents which address all legal and factual issues, complying with all formalities and using clear, accurate and succinct language.
- Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy in court and outside of formal court hearings including: effective preparation by identifying and mastering relevant facts and legal principles, organize facts to support an argument or position, present a reasoned argument in a clear, logical, succinct persuasive way, make appropriate references to legal authority, comply with formalities, deal with witnesses appropriately, respond effectively to questions or opposing arguments, identify strengths and weaknesses from different parties’ perspectives.
- Negotiate solutions to clients’ issues including: identify all parties’ interests, objectives and limits, developing and formulating best options for meeting parties’ objectives, presenting options for compromises persuasively, responding to options presented by the other side, developing compromises between options or parties.
- Plan and manage legal cases and transactions including applying relevant processes and procedures to progress matters effectively, assessing, communicating and managing risk, bringing a transaction or case to a conclusion.
Training schedule
The University of Law will confirm the detailed study timetable and training arrangements ahead of the programme starting in September 2027.
You will also receive ongoing practical training and support from your supervisors, mentors and colleagues throughout the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
A Level in:
5 GCSEs are required in total in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Authenticity
About this employer
Higgs LLP is a multi-regional law firm with a legacy dating back to 1875.
Our long-standing history and commitment to exceptional relationships, legal expertise, reliability, and experience define who we are.
People Driven. Legal Excellence is more than a strapline - it shapes everything we do, guided by our CLEAR values - Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity and Relationships.
We celebrate our Black Country roots, and our warm, friendly and compassionate approach is more than just a promise - it's the heart of our service. We take the time to understand our clients, providing not only legal services but also security, reassurance and genuine care.
Our authenticity, passion and dedication has been passed down through generations, creating the unique 'Higgs quality' that sets us apart. We proudly embrace diversity and inclusivity, recognising the strength in the variety of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences our team brings.
Higgs isn't just a law firm; it embodies a people-centric approach that positively impacts our people, our clients, our business partners, and our communities. We don't merely meet expectations; we exceed them, leaving a legacy of excellence that defines us.
Our mission is to be the UK's go-to legal partner for owner-managed businesses and the people and families who build and run them.
https://www.higgsllp.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Qualification to becoming a solicitor.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LIMITED
Recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk
0345 111 5050
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062213.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 31 January 2027
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