Solicitor Apprenticeship (Manchester)
Level: 7
Employer: DWF LAW LLP
Location: 1 Scott Place
Duration: 6 Years
Expected start date: 26/08/2025
Hours per week: 37 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
- Assisting solicitors with casework and legal research: This involves supporting solicitors in gathering and analysing information relevant to cases.
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence: Apprentices may be responsible for preparing court bundles, post-completion work, and drafting various legal documents.
- Managing client files and documentation: Keeping client files organised and up-to-date is a crucial part of the role.
- Participating in client meetings and court proceedings: Apprentices often attend client meetings and may have the opportunity to observe or participate in court proceedings.
- Supporting the team with administrative tasks: This can include a range of tasks to help the team function smoothly.
- The level of responsibility and workload typically grows over time. Apprentices rotate around different departments and teams every 12 months, and in the final two years of the program, they rotate teams every 6 months alongside trainee solicitors.
About employer
DWF offers apprenticeships in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London which is a great option for those seeking a route to qualification away from the traditional university route. Apprentices can expect to gain experience in several of the firm’s eight key practice areas which include real estate, finance & restructuring, corporate, dispute resolution, tax & private capital and employment & pensions. With over 30 global locations, DWF attracts top international work from recognisable brands and major banking institutions. DWF is a part of the Trailblazer group for the Solicitor Apprenticeship and is proud to already have 4 solicitors qualified via the apprenticeship route, who were all retained by the firm at the end of their apprenticeship.
The Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship course is delivered virtually by BPP University. Apprentices have 1 study day per week dedicated to the course aswell as additional study days throughout the year to use at busier times (Exam, courwork submissions etc.)
This apprenticeship takes college leavers and supports them all the way to qualification as a solicitor upon completion of the SQE exams. DWF wishes to retain as many apprenties as possible at the qualification stage.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Commercial Awareness