Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme

Our 33-month Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme offers an exciting alternative to the traditional training contract, combining hands-on legal experience with structured professional development and fully funded study. From day one, you'll join our Cyber and Data Risk team, working alongside experienced lawyers on real client matters while studying with BPP one day per week. This is an opportunity to build your legal expertise in a specialist area, gain valuable Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), and develop the skills needed for a successful career as a solicitor. Throughout the programme, you'll work closely with experienced legal professionals on a broad range of challenging and high-profile cases, while studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification and preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Upon successful completion, you'll have developed the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to qualify as a solicitor. You'll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, as well as a tutor and skills coach at BPP, ensuring you have all the guidance and support you need to succeed both in the workplace and in your studies. This programme is designed for graduates who have already completed either a law degree or a non-law degree followed by a law conversion course (GDL/PGDL). Kennedys will fully fund your studies throughout the programme, allowing you to focus on your development while earning a salary and building your legal career. Team Kennedys' Global Cyber and Data Risk team advises on the legal, regulatory and commercial challenges facing organisations in an increasingly connected and data-driven world. The team works with global businesses, technology innovators and organisations operating in highly regulated sectors, helping clients navigate complex issues relating to cyber risk, data protection, privacy and emerging technologies. The breadth, complexity and international scope of the work provide an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic areas of legal practice To be considered for the programme, you will need:

• A law degree; or
• A non-law degree and successful completion of the GDL/PGDL.