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Linklaters runs a six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship in its London office for Year 13 students and school leavers without a degree. Apprentices spend one day a week at university studying for an LLB and four days at the firm, rotating through practice areas, and qualify as solicitors in England and Wales via the SQE. The 2027 intake is the programme's fifth.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting
  • 2027 intakeSolicitor Apprenticeship

    Degree apprenticeship · Level 7 · Legal, finance and accounting

    Opening soon, 20 Oct
    Opens
    Closes

Apprenticeship types

1 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Solicitor Apprenticeship

    Level 7Degree

    Law · 6 years

    More about this programme: Solicitor Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Solicitor
    Qualification
    LLB Law Degree and SQE qualification to be an England and Wales solicitor
    Business areas
    About 8 practice groups over the programme (12-month rotations in the first three years)
    Locations
    London

    Advert block: posted 20/10/2026, closing 12/02/2027, 'Available soon'. University not named. Level 7 Solicitor standard inferred from the six-year LLB plus SQE route.

    Source for Solicitor Apprenticeship

Linklaters (UK) does not publish the university or provider for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels from AAB
A levels
Predicted AAB at A level or equivalent; no specific subjects required
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Not published
Equivalents
Qualifications equivalent to AAB accepted
Other
Year 13 students (or equivalent) and school leavers without a degree; must not have completed a degree; right to work in the UK; extenuating circumstances considered

As Linklaters (UK) publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application form
  2. Linklaters Online Assessment
  3. Video interview and written assessment
  4. Assessment centre
  1. 1

    Online application form

    When: posted 20 October 2026, closing 12 February 2027

    Up to 60 minutes

  2. 2

    Linklaters Online Assessment

    When: within five days of the written application

    Untimed, about one hour, three modules; personalised feedback report

  3. 3

    Video interview and written assessment

  4. 4

    Assessment centre

    In person at the London office: Partner interview, group exercise and written activity; feedback for all attendees

Typical timeline

Opens
20 October 2026 (posting date)
Closes
12 February 2027
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Not published

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Opening soon, 20 OctSolicitor Apprenticeship

Locations and universities

Locations
London
Universities and training providers
Not published

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£32,000
Progression
Increases annually
Notes
Sign-on bonus of £4,000 per the programme details and benefits tab; the FAQ on the same page says £3,000
Benefits
  • Sign-on bonus (£4,000 per programme details; FAQ says £3,000)
  • 27 days' annual leave plus birthday leave
  • Health insurance
  • Subsidised office restaurant
  • Transport loan
  • Health and wellbeing resources and memberships
  • Principal, mentor and buddy support in each practice area

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published

What stands out

Magic Circle solicitor apprenticeship now recruiting its fifth intake, with a £32,000 starting salary, a sign-on bonus and feedback for every assessment-centre candidate.

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