6 Year Solicitor Apprentice

A Solicitor 6-year apprenticeship working in a legal environment designed to lead you into a successful career in the legal world.

The apprenticeship features a 6-year programme, incorporating a degree and a final assessment with the SRA’s qualifying solicitors exams leading to full enrolment with the SRA.

Re-applying for posts

Applicants who have not been shortlisted or who are unsuccessful at interview cannot reapply for the same job if it’s within 6 months of the first advert – for further information please refer to our Jobs and Career Page - ‘Working for us and Information for Applicants’ on our website

Be committed to the entire programme of your studies and work placement for the 6 year duration.

The minimum criteria for this role is 3 A Levels, at Grade B and above.

Apprenticeship opportunities are for residents of London Borough of Barking & Dagenham only and care leavers of Barking and Dagenham will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria.

Applicants must not already hold an equivalent qualification or higher in the advertised apprenticeship subject area.

This role will involve supporting the operational functioning of the service whilst learning and developing the key skills and experience required for a solicitor.

You will be expected to attend University and will be granted 1 day a week study leave (destination to be agreed).

You will cover both contentious and non-contentious areas of law and will gain the knowledge needed to practice effectively, taking into account changes in the role and developments in the law.

You will need to be highly motivated and committed to this apprenticeship.

Our vision is to be a Legal Service that is recognised nationally as best practice in the public sector.

In 2020 we were awarded the Law Works Award for the Best Contribution by an In-house Team and we were highly commended for the Law Works Most Effective Pro Bono Partnership and for the LLG Legal Team of the Year Award.

We were shortlisted for the Family Law Community Interaction Award and also awarded a Gold in the Investors in People.

As an LBBD employee you’ll have access to high street savings, supermarkets, cashback incentives travel and holiday discounts; discounts at restaurants and cinemas; local, national, and seasonal offers; and a wide range of better-than-public deals through our Wider Wallet scheme. You’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme; this offers a little extra support to manage life’s everyday challenges; both work and personal. The EAP is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides free, impartial, confidential information and support to help you gain a better work-life balance.

Flexible working

The role is open to flexible working unless there is a practical or operational reason that you must work set hours and times, you would need to discuss this with your manager before anything is agreed.

Other key benefits include:

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

As a member of the LGPS you will get a pension paid to you when you retire as well as being entitled to other benefits such as life insurance cover, a pension for your family if you die whilst employed by the council, payments if you have to retire due to ill-health.

Diversity and Inclusivity

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services we deliver. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds including from the LGBTQ+ community, genders, ages, disabilities, faiths/beliefs and candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.