Our Graduate Apprenticeships will give you the opportunity to gain work experience whilst studying to qualify as a solicitor.
Graduate solicitor apprenticeship
Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for law graduates who want to combine studying for their SQE whilst working as Trainee.
The programme runs for 2 years during which you will rotate between up to four different seats. Each week you will spend four days working as a Trainee in one of our practice groups and one day studying with the University of Law.
You will be assigned a mentor to support you throughout your programme, acting as a point of contact from induction to qualification. You will also receive support with your studies from our course provider, University of Law.
Who we are looking for
Qualifications:
We require applicants to have either completed or be studying towards a law degree or a law conversion qualification (PGDL) when they apply.
Experience:
Apprentices must have at least one year’s experience as a paralegal before they start the programme. This experience helps them to become fully immersed into the role straight away. Often our apprentices will have gained this experience at our firm. (for more information about paralegal opportunities see HERE)
Skills and other attributes:
- Teamwork – able to collaborate with colleagues and clients effectively to achieve shared goals
- Communication – able to convey messages clearly and respectfully to various audiences with varying degrees of understanding
- Analysis – able gather, evaluate and interpret information to solve problems and make decisions
- Self-motivation – having the drive to achieve, using initiative and resilience when faced with setbacks
Our people come from many different backgrounds which provides different and broad perspectives enabling us to support and serve our diverse range of clients.
We are also open to employing people with a disability and strongly encourage you to share any adjustments that may be required to support your application. In this way we can help with any reasonable adjustments which may be needed during the recruitment process. Any information provided will not be shared outside the recruitment team without your consent.
Location:
All apprentices will be based in our office in Gerrards Cross.
Remuneration and benefits:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- Modern and welcoming working environment
- An inclusive and open culture which focuses on teamwork and collaboration
- Supportive leadership with structured career progression
- Health and social initiatives integral to wellbeing and high performance
How to apply
To apply applicants should send their CV and cover letter to HRadmin@bpcollins.co.uk. They should use this stage to tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their work experience, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they feel they would be a good fit for B P Collins.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend an initial screening interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.
The final stage of the process will be an assessment day at our office in Gerrards Cross during which shortlisted candidates will take part in a scenario exercise, deliver a short presentation on a non-law related subject, and attend an interview with two of the partners.
The closing date for applications for the 2027 programme is 29th March 2026.
