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Irwin Mitchell, a full-service UK law firm headquartered in Sheffield, offers four apprenticeships: a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship (around six years, permanent contract) and 24-month Paralegal, Assistant Accountant and Business Administration apprenticeships. Solicitor apprentices stay in one business area for the whole programme, studying for an LLB and then the SQE one day a week.

Programmes

4 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

4 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Solicitor Apprenticeship

    Level 7Degree

    Law · around 6 years (five to six years)

    More about this programme: Solicitor Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Solicitor
    Qualification
    Law degree (LLB), SQE1 and SQE2, qualifying as a solicitor
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    One legal department for the whole programme (e.g. Asbestos & Occupational Disease)

    Permanent contract. Not open to people who hold a degree; must be 18 by the start. Trainee solicitor salary in the last two years. Training provider and university not named; offices are listed per vacancy.

    Source for Solicitor Apprenticeship

  • Paralegal Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Law · 24 months

    More about this programme: Paralegal Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Paralegal
    Qualification
    Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Legal teams

    Academic part delivered by a training provider via distance learning. Completers may apply for the Solicitor Apprenticeship. Open to graduates.

    Source for Paralegal Apprenticeship

  • Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Finance · 17-month programme (24-month contract)

    More about this programme: Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Assistant Accountant
    Qualification
    AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
    University or provider
    Damar Training
    Business areas
    Finance

    Ten six-week modules; contract length is 24 months per the apprenticeships FAQ.

    Source for Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

  • Business Administration Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Business · 24 months

    More about this programme: Business Administration Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Business Administrator
    Qualification
    Level 3 Business Administration
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Business support
    Source for Business Administration Apprenticeship

Irwin Mitchell does not publish the locations for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels from BBB
A levels
Solicitor and Paralegal: three A levels at grade B or above (BBB). Assistant Accountant: three A levels A-C. Business Administration: none stated
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths (all programmes)
Equivalents
Equivalent qualifications accepted; extenuating circumstances considered if grades are not met
Other
Solicitor: grades needed by the end of August 2027; UK or EEA citizen or three years' UK/EEA residence; aged 18 by the start; not open to graduates. Right to work in the UK required; no visa sponsorship for 2027. One application per year

As Irwin Mitchell publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online form, strengths-based assessment and video interview
  2. Assessment centre
  1. 1

    Online form, strengths-based assessment and video interview

    When: 25 January to 18 February 2027

    Blind screening; allow up to two hours

  2. 2

    Assessment centre

    Virtual or at a local office; strengths exercises

Typical timeline

Opens
25 January 2027
Closes
18 February 2027
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
September (annual induction each September)

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Expected, 25 JanSolicitor Apprenticeship

3 programmes have no 2027 dates yet.

Locations and universities

Locations
Sheffield (HQ), London, offices nationwide
Universities and training providers
Damar Training

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£24,479, or £26,936 in London
Progression
Reviewed each July. Solicitor apprentices earn a trainee solicitor salary in the last two years and a Newly Qualified Solicitor salary on qualifying
Notes
Not published
Benefits
  • Permanent contract (Solicitor Apprenticeship)
  • Protected weekly study day
  • Dedicated supervisor and senior solicitor mentor
  • Face-to-face apprentice induction each September
  • Flexible working policies

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published

What stands out

Solicitor apprentices specialise from day one, staying in one department through to qualification, and the scheme is closed to graduates by design to widen access. One short annual window covers all four apprenticeships.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    irwinmitchell.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/solicitor-apprenticeship

    Accessed · 2027 window 25 Jan to 18 Feb 2027, one-department model, year-by-year modules, SQE1/2, entry requirements, salary, two-stage process, permanent contract

  2. 2
    irwinmitchell.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships

    Accessed · Four apprenticeships, salary £24,479/£26,936, contract lengths, grade requirements, July salary review, September induction, Sheffield HQ

  3. 3
    irwinmitchell.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/paralegal-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Paralegal L3, 24 months, distance learning, BBB, 2027 dates

  4. 4
    irwinmitchell.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/assistant-accountant-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Assistant Accountant L3, Damar Training, AAT L3, 17 months, entry requirements, 2027 dates

  5. 5
    irwinmitchell.com/about-us/careers/apprenticeships/business-administration-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Business Administration L3, 24 months, GCSEs

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