Graduate Solicitor Apprentice
8 days ago
Loughborough
Job Title: Graduate Solicitor ApprenticeJob Reference: REQ250674Date Posted: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Management and Specialist grade 5 from £29179 to £34132 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Career Grade Role. Starting salary offered will depend on experience. Full time, fixed term 3 years initially with view to permanent opportunity Join Loughborough University A Great Place to Build Your Legal Career This is an exciting time to join Loughborough University. We are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs leading institutions, ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide 2026, and named University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020. Weve also been ranked top in the Midlands and consistently feature in the UKs top ten for student satisfaction. Loughborough is world-renowned for sport too in fact, weve been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for five years running (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025). From our beautiful 440acre campus in the heart of Leicestershire to our postgraduate campus on Londons Queen Elizabeth Park, were enjoying a period of exceptional success and growth. And to keep moving forward, we need talented, motivated people to join us on this journey. About the Role Were looking for an individual eager to learn and grow, to join our Legal Services team, part of the Vice-Chancellors Office. We are offering a career-graded role designed to take you from trainee to qualified Solicitor. What we are offering: A 3-year fixed-term contract , during which youll complete a Graduate Solicitor Degree Level Apprenticeship and work towards theSolicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2) . The apprenticeship is a 35-month programme starting in December 2025 and includes: • One day per week dedicated to study, supported by Damar Training and Barbri., • Four days per week gaining practical, hands-on experience as part of our Legal Services team. Youll be joining a friendly and highly regarded team with a strong reputation across the sector. Were proud to have received national recognition, including: • Association of University Legal Practitioners Awards (2024 and 2025), • LexisNexis Legal Awards (2022) Candidates must be available to commence work by no later than 12 December 2025. For an informal discussion please contact Emily Kirk on or Reef Mitra Closing date for applications: Monday 8 September 2025 Assessment day: Thursday 25 September 2025 Final Interviews: Tuesday 30 September 2025