Legal Technology Apprentice

Osborne Clarke Solutions (OCS) helps clients articulate their innovative vision, the roadmap for delivery, and means of measuring success. We then help deliver on that, by focusing on the pain, not over-engineering, and enabling early helpful progress. As a team we are a diverse set of skills and backgrounds encompassing legal expertise, technology specialists, operational leadership and sector insights. We have a strong culture and pride ourselves on delivering significant value to the firm and its clients, with a real focus on enjoying ourselves while we do it. We use a suite of technology products and product development processes to deliver on requirements that are set out for us by clients. We work from a baseline of applications and features that we have developed that can be used to address known areas of client need. The aim is to put the client in control of their processes and data. We thrive on being focussed, curious, and creative whilst being willing to disrupt and transform. We drive a culture of not being afraid to try and fail by doing so. Ultimately we are passionate about doing things better, and doing better things. What is the Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Programme? The programme will be offered through BPP University over a 3 year period. BPP is an independent university dedicated to business and the professions. It combines innovative study content with real-world experience and insight from expert tutors, delivering the practical skills and industry knowledge to help students to excel in the workplace. You will have a dedicated study day each week where you'll attend live and interactive lectures online. The course content includes video lectures, digital reading and case studies. You'll also have one-to-one meetings with a dedicated Coach each semester and regular group coaching sessions to encourage peer learning. Apprentices are also required to demonstrate the ongoing application of skills to their job role and build a portfolio of evidence that supports their professional development throughout the duration of the programme. The Degree Apprenticeship is available in four core specialisms: Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Cyber Security and IT Consultant. You will not select your specialism until your final year so that you have a solid grounding of technical knowledge, ensuring you will be more adaptive and responsive to the evolving nature of future job roles within technology.

• Data Analyst: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Management, SQL,Big Data Analytics, Hadoop, Machine Learning, RPA, Neural Networks
• Software Engineer: Object Oriented Programming in Java, UX, DevOps, Javascript, Mobile App design and development, Android Development Essential Training
• Cyber Security: Infrastructure, System architecture, Web, Cloud and mobile technologies, AWS, Azure Fundamentals, Information Security Management Systems, IT Governance, Legislation
• IT Consultant: Emerging Technology, Process Optimisation, Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Business Growth, Influencing, Communication and Presentation skills
How will I be supported? You will receive support and guidance from us throughout your whole apprenticeship. You will have a dedicated line manager, and you will also be paired with a buddy to help you settle into life at Osborne Clarke. This is underpinned by our award-winning HR and career development programme. You will also benefit from a Student Manager and Personal Tutor at BPP. Your Student Manager is your dedicated point of contact at BPP throughout your apprenticeship, and their main role is to support you and monitor your progress in completing the requirements of the apprenticeship. Your Personal Tutor will meet with you when you attend face-to-face teaching sessions at BPP, and will assist you with compilation of your portfolio of workplace evidence and help you to identify how that evidence links to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a technology degree (BSc) and acquire a huge amount of experience with our global client base whilst being in a paid job in a leading international legal practice. The Legal Technology Apprenticeship is a 3-year Level 6 programme working in the award-winning Osborne Clarke Solutions Team. You will gain a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions from BPP University (BPP). All of your tuition fees will be paid and you will earn a salary while you are training. The apprenticeship will combine practical work-based learning with formal study. You will gain valuable, real-life experience in a leading international legal practice, working with global clients to enhance your commercial understanding and grow your confidence in a work environment., As a Legal Technology Apprentice you will complete the Digital Technology Solutions Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions. Duration: 3 year fixed-term contract Skills required: You will need excellent communication skills, a good eye for detail, an interest in technology and enjoy working as part of a team. Personal Qualities:
• Capable of quickly picking up and understanding new technologies
• Comfortable engaging with people and supporting client-facing conversations
• Willing to fail, learn and improve ideas and solutions
• Be curious, creative and have a desire to change things for the better
• Be invested in delivering a high-quality client experience
• Active and supportive team member that looks to contribute to a healthy team dynamic
• Be an active wellbeing and mental health advocate
• Bring independence and diversity of thought every day
Qualifications required: Grades ABB at A Level (predicted or obtained) and 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications. Other information: We will be running an assessment centre in November - shortlisted candidates must be able to attend this in person so please ensure that you apply for the position as soon as possible.

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations
• . Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.
At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality.
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