What is the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship?

The Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship is made for those who hold a law degree or equivalent qualifications. This 30-month solicitor apprenticeship prepares apprentices for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams and provides a full solicitor qualification.

How much does the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship cost?

The apprenticeship is provided at no cost to learners. For the legal organisation supporting you, it is 95% government-funded, and in some cases, it can be 100% funded depending on certain eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for a graduate solicitor apprenticeship?

To apply for Datalaw’s law apprenticeships you can register your interest, and one of our Apprenticeship Coordinators will be in touch to help you start your journey to becoming qualified.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Solicitor Apprenticeship?

Academic Qualifications: 3 A Levels at Grade C or above, or equivalent. 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK permanently, as apprentices are considered employees. You must be currently employed and on the payroll of a legal organisation.

How much does the Solicitor Apprenticeship apprenticeship cost?

The apprenticeship is provided at no cost to learners. For the legal organisation supporting you, it is 95% government-funded, and in some cases, it can be 100% funded depending on certain eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for a solicitor apprenticeship?

To apply for Datalaw's law apprenticeships you can register your interest, and one of our Apprenticeship Coordinators will be in touch to help you start your journey to becoming qualified.

How much does the Paralegal Apprenticeship cost?

The apprenticeship is provided at no cost to learners. For the legal organisation supporting you, it is 95% government-funded, and in some cases, it can be 100% funded depending on certain eligibility criteria.

How do I apply for a paralegal apprenticeship?

To apply for Datalaw’s law apprenticeships you can register your interest, and one of our Apprenticeship Coordinators will be in touch to help you start your journey to becoming qualified.

Solicitor Apprenticeships

Q: What are the key features of the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship?

Structure: You will spend 80% of your time on the job working, 20% off the job training and study. Curriculum: Comprehensive legal foundation topics and skill modules available online. Support: Online one-on-one meetings with your Progress Tutor to monitor your progress and develop a portfolio. Feedback: Receive detailed comments on your weekly assignments from your tutor. Exam Preparation: Prepares students for both Parts 1 and 2 of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). Qualification: Become a qualified solicitor. Career Readiness: This apprenticeship equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for their first day as a qualified solicitor.

Q: What does the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship curriculum include?

Year 1: Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 1 (Business, Legal Services, Dispute Resolution), Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 2 (Property Law and Practice, Wills, Solicitors’ Accounts, Criminal Practice), Take Your SQE 1 Exam. Year 2: Client Interviewing, Advocacy & persuasive oral communication, Case & matter analysis, Legal research & written advice, Drafting, Create a portfolio of work completed throughout your apprenticeship training and modules, End Point Assessment: Take Your SQE 2 Exam.

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This law apprenticeship is suitable for legal support staff with no law qualifications looking to become a qualified paralegal.

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Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship

The Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship is made for those who hold a law degree or equivalent qualifications, this 30-month solicitor apprenticeship has been created to prepare apprentices for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams and gain a full solicitor qualification.

Key Features

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Key Features:

Structure: You will spend 80% of your time on the job working, 20% off the job training and study.

Curriculum: Comprehensive legal foundation topics and skill modules available online.

Support: Online one-on-one meetings with your Progress Tutor to monitor your progress and develop a portfolio.

Feedback: Receive detailed comments on your weekly assignments from your tutor.

Exam Preparation: Prepares students for both Parts 1 and 2 of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE).

Qualification: Become a qualified solicitor.

Career Readiness: This apprenticeship equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for their first day as a qualified solicitor.

Curriculum

Year 1

Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 1 (Business, Legal Services, Dispute Resolution)

Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 2 (Property Law and Practice, Wills, Solicitors' Accounts, Criminal Practice)

Take Your SQE 1 Exam

Year 2

Client Interviewing

Advocacy & persuasive oral communication

Case & matter analysis

Legal research & written advice

Drafting

Create a portfolio of work completed throughout your apprenticeship training and modules

End Point Assessment: Take Your SQE 2 Exam

Apprenticeship Information

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must comply with these following requirements.

You need a 2.2 or higher on a UK law bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

You must be currently employed and on the pay roll of a legal organisation.

You must have GCSE English and Maths at Level C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification. If you did not complete GCSE Maths and English or do not have the required scores, you may need to take Functional Skills Maths and English exams. For suitable equivalent qualifications, please contact us.

Please note, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK permanently, as apprentices are considered employees.

You must not be currently enrolled onto another government funded apprenticeship.

To discuss your eligibility please feel free to register your interest.

FAQs

How much does this apprenticeship cost?

The apprenticeship is provided at no cost to learners. For the legal organisation who will be supporting you through this apprenticeship, it is 95% government-funded, and in some cases, it can be 100% funded depending on certain eligibility criteria.

How can I claim apprenticeship funding?

Datalaw is approved by the Department for Education (DfE), allowing us to claim government funding on behalf of organisation and learners. This funding ensures that learners can undertake law apprenticeships to become legally qualified solicitors without financial barriers. Organisations interested in this funding can contact us for detailed guidance on the application process and eligibility requirements.

Is the SQE included in this apprenticeship?

Yes, the government funding covers the cost for you to sit your Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Additionally, the apprenticeship includes preparation courses for the SQE to help you succeed in these exams.

How do I apply?

To apply for Datalaw's law apprenticeships you can register your interest and one of Apprenticeship Coordinators will be in touch to help you start your journey to becoming qualified.

Solicitor Apprenticeship

The Solicitor Apprenticeship is made for school leavers who hold a law A-Level or equivalent qualifications, this solicitor apprenticeship has been created to prepare apprentices for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams and gain a full solicitor qualification.

Key Features

Solicitor Apprenticeship Key Features:

Duration: 6 years of training, this equivalents to the same amount of time that it would take to qualify via the traditional route (e.g university, training contract, solicitor exams)

Structure: This will consist of 80% on-the-job working and 20% off-the-job education and training.

Curriculum: Access legal foundation topics and skill modules online.

Support: Regular one-on-one meetings with your progress tutor to support your development and help you create a work-based portfolio.

Feedback: Submit weekly assignments and receive detailed feedback from your progress tutor.

Exam Preparation: Comprehensive preparation for Parts 1 and 2 of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Qualification: Become a qualified solicitor.

Career Readiness: This apprenticeship equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for their first day as a qualified solicitor.

Curriculum

Year 1

Common Law Method and Ethics

Public Law

Law of Contract

Year 2:

Law of Tort

Criminal Law

Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues

Year 3:

Land Law

Real Estate

Business Law 1

Year 4:

Equity and Trusts

Access to Justice and Legal Services

Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Civil Dispute Resolution

Year 5:

Business Law 2

Wills and Succession

SQE1 Preparation – Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) 2

Skills Portfolio and FLK 2

Take your SQE 1 Exam

Year 6:

SQE1 Preparation

SQE2 Preparation

LLM Key Practice Areas

End point assessment: Take your SQE 2 Exam

Apprenticeship Information

Academic Qualifications:

3 A Levels at Grade C or above, or equivalent*
5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK permanently, as apprentices are considered employees.

You must be currently employed and on the pay roll of a legal organisation.

Note: The Solicitors Regulatory Authority will oversee the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE), which apprentices will take in Years 5 and 6.

FAQs

How much does this apprenticeship cost?

The apprenticeship is provided at no cost to learners. For the legal organisation who will be supporting you through this apprenticeship, it is 95% government-funded, and in some cases, it can be 100% funded depending on certain eligibility criteria.

How can I claim apprenticeship funding?

Datalaw is approved by the Department for Education (DfE), allowing us to claim government funding on behalf of organisation and learners. This funding ensures that learners can undertake law apprenticeships to become legally qualified solicitors without financial barriers. Organisations interested in this funding can contact us for detailed guidance on the application process and eligibility requirements.

Is the SQE included in this apprenticeship?

Yes, the government funding covers the cost for you to sit your Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Additionally, the apprenticeship includes preparation courses for the SQE to help you succeed in these exams.

Do apprentices pay anything towards the solicitor apprenticeship?

No, apprentices do not pay anything towards the solicitor apprenticeship. The cost of apprenticeships is borne by the employer, with substantial government funding available to cover most or all of the expenses. This ensures that apprentices can focus on gaining practical training and valuable skills without the worry of financial costs.

How do I apply?

To apply for Datalaw's law apprenticeships you can register your interest and one of Apprenticeship Coordinators will be in touch to help you start your journey to becoming qualified.

Paralegal Apprenticeship

The Paralegal Apprenticeship is made for those who hold GCSE's and are looking to start their legal career. This apprenticeship has been created to provide apprentices with the necessary legal skills and become a qualified paralegal.

Key Features

Paralegal Apprenticeship Key Features:

Duration: 2 years of distance learning

Structure: You will be doing 80% on-the-job working and 20% off-the-job education and training

Curriculum: Access legal foundation topics and skill modules online

Qualification: Become a qualified paralegal

Support: Regular one-on-one meetings with your progress tutor to support your development and help you create a work-based portfolio

Feedback: Submit weekly assignments and receive detailed feedback from your progress tutor

Curriculum

Mandatory Modules:

Introduction to Law for Paralegals

Legal Ethics and Responsibilities for Paralegals

Professional Skills for Paralegals

You will then select your optional modules:

Technical Legal Knowledge

Civil Litigation for Paralegals

Criminal Litigation for Paralegals

Conveyancing for Paralegals

Employment Practice for Paralegals

Wills & Succession for Paralegals

Apprenticeship Information

Datalaw's Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals aspiring to become paralegals and for those with some paralegal experience seeking to advance their careers in the legal sector. This program offers top-tier training that integrates both academic knowledge and practical skills essential for working in the legal field.

Upon completing this course, candidates will be awarded a Level 3 in Paralegal training, equivalent to an A-level in Law. This qualification is highly regarded by law firm employers, as it allows those with the Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice to charge fee-earning at grade D of the Guideline Hourly Rates.

FAQs

How much does this apprenticeship cost?

The apprenticeship is provided at no cost to learners. For the legal organisation who will be supporting you through this apprenticeship, it is 95% government-funded, and in some cases, it can be 100% funded depending on certain eligibility criteria.

How can I claim apprenticeship funding?

Datalaw is approved by the Department for Education (DfE), allowing us to claim government funding on behalf of organisation and learners. This funding ensures that learners can undertake law apprenticeships to become legally qualified solicitors without financial barriers. Organisations interested in this funding can contact us for detailed guidance on the application process and eligibility requirements.

Do apprentices pay anything towards the paralegal apprenticeship?

No, apprentices do not pay anything towards the paralegal apprenticeship. The cost of apprenticeships is borne by the employer, with substantial government funding available to cover most or all of the expenses. This ensures that apprentices can focus on gaining practical training and valuable skills without the worry of financial costs.

How do I apply?

To apply for Datalaw's law apprenticeships you can register your interest and one of Apprenticeship Coordinators will be in touch to help you start your journey to becoming qualified.

Law Apprenticeships Success Stories

See some of our previous apprentice success stories below who completed their Law Apprenticeships with Datalaw

Transformational

“Our experience of Datalaw has been transformational for our first apprentice. I would unhesitatingly recommend Datalaw for those who want to advance their home grown talented team members.”

Andrew Horwich (Senior Partner)

Symes Bains Broomer Solicitors

Improved Confidence

We are very proud of our colleague Danni. This apprenticeship has improved her confidence in working alongside her fee earner, and developing her own skills to become a successful fee earner.

Robyn Murphy (Manager)

Fraser Hollands Solicitors

Very Proud

“Madi is doing so well and I am very proud of her achievements to date. Thank you to Alex and Datalaw for all the encouragement and training that you have given to Madi.”

Anna O'Mara (Partner)

Sills & Betteridge

Confidence

“The most beneficial part of my apprenticeship has been learning new areas of law. I feel confident when qualified that I will be able to apply what I have learnt on the course in real life.”

Harrison Browne (Level 7 Solicitor Apprentice)

Cousins Tyrer solicitors

SQE Exams

The course is designed around the SQE exam and ensuring we are best prepared through the reading, learning and practice questions we complete. I think this will be very beneficial when it comes to sitting the exam.

Jamie Dickson (Graduate Solicitor Apprentice)

Mary Monson Solicitors

Informative

“My apprenticeship includes very informative content and sessions which has provided me greater confidence in the legal world. I am happy with the availability and supportiveness of tutors.”

Heena Vekaria (Paralegal Apprentice)

Pindoria Solicitors