Solicitor apprenticeship

With Solicitor training delivered by BPP University, you will combine working in BCLP's successful Manchester Office with your studies. As part of one of BCLP's legal teams, you'll be working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll also get the opportunity to work across different departments and with colleagues across the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Client contact – speaking with clients face to face and on the telephone, finding out their needs and establishing how to help
• Legal research – researching relevant areas of law, proposing courses of action, putting forward ideas to supervisors
• Legal excellence – drafting letters, contracts and other legal documents
• Client and supervisor support – supporting the supervisor when acting on behalf of clients on negotiations

If you have two or more of these skills, you could be a perfect fit:

• Hardworking and well-rounded individuals
• Willingness to learn and be curious
• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness
• Creative with problem solving
• Ability to see the wider context of the work that we do for our clients
• Intellectual ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to a career in law
• Resilience
• Research and analytical skills
• Someone who takes ownership of self development
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Time management and organisation skills

What are the benefits of joining BCLP?

• Gain excellent legal skills without the expense of years of studying and earn a top market salary at the same time
• One day off every week on a consistent basis for you to focus on your studies and off-the-job learning
• Excellent networking opportunities eg. speaking at Westminster or presenting to local schools
• The opportunity to gain relevant apprenticeship and other qualifications