Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons is seeking to recruit Solicitor Apprentices to join our Leeds office. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working on real-life legal projects alongside experienced Solicitors, while also studying towards a fully sponsored LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and Skills degree and completing SQE.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As a Solicitor Apprentice, you will join a fast-paced, dynamic working environment where personal resilience and a willingness to learn are key to success. Solicitor apprentices have a unique opportunity to ‘earn while they learn’ by putting their academic learning into practice while working towards qualifying as a solicitor. The apprenticeship is fully funded, so apprentices have no university fees and earn a competitive salary for the duration of the programme.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will work on real-life legal projects alongside experienced solicitors. Apprentices can expect to:
- Be involved in client meetings
- Assist solicitors with legal matters
- Conduct legal research
- Draft correspondence and documents
- Prepare files and bundles
As you progress in your role, you will be introduced to more advanced tasks to help you build a portfolio and work towards the level 7 qualification. These tasks may involve:
- Preparing client training
- Leading client meetings
- Progressing legal matters and transactions
You will be supported by a supervisor who is an experienced solicitor, a dedicated Early Talent team, and fellow legal apprentices. In addition, you will be allocated a buddy to help you settle into both working and studying. You will join a comprehensive induction programme and receive training that combines on-the-job learning with structured sessions, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed in your role. Furthermore, you will have access to a wide range of courses available through our Pinsent Masons Learning and Development team, enabling you to develop your skills and build a successful career.
In the first four years of your apprenticeship, you will be based in two legal teams, spending two years in each. This structure is designed to give you in-depth experience and continuity within each team, allowing you to build strong relationships and develop a deeper understanding of the legal work involved.
During the final two years, you will join the trainee solicitor cohort and undertake six-month placements in four different departments, gaining broad exposure to commercial law.
As the legal landscape and our business evolve, we may update the structure and rotation schedule of the Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. These changes help us maintain a high standard of training and ensure our apprentices are well-prepared for the future of legal practice.
Some travel within the UK and Ireland will be required during your apprenticeship. We will help you book your travel and reimburse any travel-related business expenses in line with our policy to enable you to meet the business needs and access relevant training opportunities.
