We offer apprenticeships to A-level students and Graduates. Both programs are paid, full time roles, with 20% of your time dedicated to ‘off the job’ learning. All tuition fees and course materials will be covered by the firm.
During your apprenticeship you’ll gain the opportunity to experience working in different practice groups and build your knowledge and skills, whilst working towards becoming a qualified solicitor.
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.
Solicitor apprenticeship qualifying routes
Solicitor apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is for post-A-level students.
Entry requirements:
- Five GCSEs, including maths and English – grade C or above (or equivalent); and
- Three A levels (or equivalent) – minimum BBB
What you will be doing:
- Four days per week spent working as a paralegal in one of our practice groups with the possibility of working in several different practice groups during your time as an apprentice.
- One day per week spent studying with training provider ULaw.
- Years 1-4 working towards achieving bachelor’s degree in law.
- Years 5&6 working towards SQE preparation and examinations.
Duration:
- 6 years
Qualifications obtained by the end of the apprenticeship:
- Bachelors degree in Law
- SQE 1&2
- 2 years qualifying work experience
- Qualification as a solicitor
Salary: Starting at £18,000pa
Graduate solicitor apprenticeship
The graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for graduates.
Entry requirements:
- 2:1 bachelor’s degree in law or non-law degree plus PGDL
Duration:
- 2 years 3 months
The apprenticeship involves:
- Four days per week spent working as a paralegal in one of our practice groups with the possibility of working two or more different practice groups during your apprenticeship.
- One day per week spent studying with training provider ULaw working towards SQE preparation and examinations.
Qualifications:
- LLB Law
- SQE 1&2
- 2 years qualifying work experience
- Qualification as a solicitor
Salary: Starting at £21,000pa
The benefits
- Build your knowledge and skills within an award winning regional legal firm
- All tuition fees and course materials covered for your studies
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including 5% pension contribution
- Health and wellbeing provision including private medical insurance
- Network and socialise with colleagues through our socials and events, in a friendly and supportive environment
How to apply
We are currently recruiting for apprentices to start in September 2024.
To apply complete an online application form. To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and personal statement. 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 deadline for applications is 31st March 2024.
Application process
‘Thank you very much for a fantastic work experience! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it, learning a huge amount about the firm, the ethos, the day-to-day work, and much more. The biggest pleasure was working in an environment with such kind, genuine and supportive people. It is rather unique and left me very sorry to leave!’ – Student feedback.
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