Graduate solicitor apprenticeship 2026 – crime and regulatory

The 30-month training programme will involve working alongside our experienced lawyers in one of our legal teams, while studying with BPP one day per week. In addition to a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, you'll have a tutor and skills coach at BPP, to ensure that you have all the support you need at work and with your studies.

Over the course of the programme, you will gain qualifying work experience by working alongside experienced legal professionals on real cases, while studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification, developing your legal knowledge and skills. You'll also prepare for and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), paving the way to becoming a qualified solicitor.

This route provides an alternative to the traditional rotational training contract and allows you to earn while you learn, building a solid foundation for a successful legal career. Graduates looking to start the programme must have completed a law degree or a non-law degree and a law conversion course, prior to starting with Kennedys. Kennedys will fully fund your training during the programme.

Team

Kennedys' crime and regulatory team is a tier one recognised team with hubs in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield. The team is frequently engaged to deal with the most high profile and technical cases. 

Kennedys' clients include: 

• insurers;
• claims handling companies;
• self-insured companies; and
• brokers.

To be considered for the SQE training programme, you'll need to have completed a law degree or a non-law degree and the Postgraduate Diploma in Law.

Close date: 29 May 2026.

Apply here.