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A guide to law apprenticeships

Legal apprenticeships are an increasingly popular route to becoming a lawyer that combine a paid job at a law firm with studying for formal qualifications, funded by the government and your employer. It’s an alternative to the traditional route of going to university and training to be a lawyer after graduating. Graduate solicitor apprenticeships are also on the rise and barrister apprenticeships are in the works. Find out more about the different legal apprenticeship options in this guide.

Should I do an apprenticeship or go to university?

I’m considering starting a legal apprenticeship, but are the career prospects the same as the university route? What are the main differences between a paralegal/solicitor apprenticeship and going to university?

Dimitar Dimitrov - What’s the difference between a solicitor and graduate apprenticeship?

Dimitar Dimitrov

What do you know about entering the legal profession via an apprenticeship? While the concept of an apprenticeship isn’t new, there are a few misconceptions and some confusion that surround them. So, this article aims to demystify the apprenticeship route to qualifying as a solicitor.

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Your guide to the legal profession 2025/26

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Housing/landlord & tenant

“My work [...] relates to the tenant and landlord relationship, whether that’s bringing possession proceedings because someone’s breached their terms and conditions of tenancy, or applying for an injunction because of antisocial behaviour.”

Meet the Lawyer

Kiran Sidhu’s varied experience at university and beyond led her to data protection and privacy work. As an associate at Bristows LLP, Kiran outlines her role in this area of law, the skills and strengths required to be successful and more in this Meet the Lawyer profile.

Meet the Recruiter

Jasmine Hepple, early talent senior advisor at Taylor Wessing, sets out how the firm runs a vacation scheme and its recruitment timelines, the sort of work involved in the firm’s programmes and how applicants can show themselves off in the best light.

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Your commercial news round-up: UK economy, WhatsApp block in Russia, Instagram ‘addiction’, Oatly legal battle

The outlook for the UK economy has dimmed as growth data for the end of 2025 is published, while Russia attempts to ban WhatsApp in the country. In the US, Meta faces mounting legal pressure as Instagram’s chief denies that social media can be clinically addictive and, back in the UK, Oatly is facing a courtroom defeat over a slogan. Read on for LCN’s picks of this week’s top commercial stories!

The HSE’s approach towards its regulatory activities

How does the HSE decide what to focus on? (Using the example of the HSE’s focus on work-related ill health, specifically mental health and stress)

Commercial awareness hub

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New survey highlights shifts in junior lawyer learning as AI use grows

New research shows that AI is reshaping early legal training, allowing junior lawyers to take on more advanced client work sooner.

LawCareers.Net announces nominees for 2026 Student Law Society Awards

The nominees for the 12th annual Student Law Society (SLS) Awards, sponsored by BARBRI, have been revealed after LawCareers.Net received 53 submissions from presidents and committees and nearly 2,200 submissions from society members.

Clyde & Co becomes latest firm to expand US footprint

Last week global law firm Clyde & Co LLP announced an expansion via a merger with US firm Forsberg & Umlauf, an insurance coverage and litigation practice. This marked the latest in a trend of law firm mergers.

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The Rookie Lawyer

Whether you're a self-professed 'film bro' or someone entirely indifferent to the screen and stage, this acquisition – which could impact the future of film, media and culture – will likely affect us all. In this article, I'll explore the Netflix, Paramount and Warner Bros love triangle, as well as its implications across both commercial and artistic spheres.

In the legal world, your CV does far more than list your qualifications. It acts as your introduction, first argument and your opportunity to persuade a recruiter that you deserve a place at the table. Before a law firm reads your cover letter or invites you to interview, your CV has already been judged. That’s why getting it right is essential.

In the legal sector relationships are not optional extras, they sit at the centre of how the profession functions. Long before grades, applications or interviews come into play, reputations are already forming through conversations and introductions. The reality is simple – personal connections influence which firms you enter, who you work alongside and which clients trust you with their business.

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