Graduate solicitor apprentice

The Sackers graduate solicitor apprenticeship programme offers aspiring solicitors an alternative path into the legal profession. The two-and-a-half year programme is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL).

Our programme combines on-the-job training with guided, independent study and skills coaching delivered by the University of Law. It'll guide you through the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). You'll be assigned a dedicated supervisor and a mentor when you join us and you'll have access to a tutor and skills coach at the University of Law, who will support you throughout the programme. Four days a week will be spent working in our office in the City of London and the fifth day will be allocated to study.

During your time with us, you'll gain experience in four different work placements in the following teams:

• “know-how” (which provides technical support to our lawyers and keeps both them and our clients up to speed with legal developments);
• banking or finance and investment;
• pensions litigation; and
• general pensions.

At the end of this two-and-a-half year apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory character and suitability, you'll be a fully qualified solicitor, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive culture and staff across the firm are down to earth and approachable. We're committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We've taken steps to address and support underrepresented groups within the legal professionm as well as implement processes and practices to make Sackers a more inclusive place to work.

We're a sociable firm and enjoy spending time together away from our desks. Our social committee, Joy Comm, are responsible for bringing little "pockets of joy" throughout the year with a host of events including family fun-days, cinema and theatre trips, curry nights, leaver and joiner drinks, spa days, coffee baristas at breakfast time and many more!

Our corporate social responsibility committee drives initiatives throughout Sackers with a focus on the environment, sustainable development, charitable support and community action. We welcome (and encourage!) involvement from staff across the firm on these initiatives.

We offer agile working and all staff are provided with the necessary IT and workstation equipment to allow them to comfortably work from home.

We offer a starting salary of £34,000, which will increase after one year, as well as a full suite of benefits, including:

• pension;
• private medical insurance;
• life assurance;
• group income protection;
• employee assistance programme;
• health screening;
• subsidised gym membership;
• cycle to work scheme; and
• voluntary dental insurance.

Apply here.