"Articled Apprenticeship" scheme now on offer at three North-West law firms
updated on 22 June 2015
Hillyer McKeown, along with two other law firms, is offering a legal apprenticeship scheme to those who are seeking an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor without going to university.
The firm, which has offices in Chester, Wirral and North Wales, is also joined by Rowlinsons and Gamlins Law in looking to expand its recruitment routes. All three firms will be running the scheme in conjunction with The University of Law, which has developed the six-year programme; in this case, successful candidates will study on a part-time basis at the Chester centre.
The director of The University of Law in Chester, Carol Draycott, commented that they "expect the scheme to appeal to school leavers who do not wish to rack up student debt while at university, but also to people considering a change of career who can make the transition while still earning a salary".
Those interested in applying for a position on the scheme can read the job description on The University of Law website. To apply, candidates should email their CV and covering letter to [email protected] with the name of their preferred law firm in the subject area of the email.
Read more about developments in apprenticeships and alternative routes into the legal profession in our More Law section.
