Apprenticeships
Our people are vital to our business. Without them, we can’t help make life better for our clients.
Want to become a solicitor apprentice?
Apprenticeships offer on-the-job training, working alongside legal professionals, rather than going to university to qualify.
What are the advantages of taking this route?
- Earn a salary while you work.
- On-the-job training with some of the best lawyers in the South East of England.
- You don’t go to university, so you don’t incur any university fees.
- You will be prepared for (and take) the SQE.
- After 5 years you will qualify as a solicitor with an LLB in Legal Practice.
What qualifications/requirements needed to apply?
- Five GCSE’s required at grade 4 (C) and above including Maths and English.
- Three A Levels (or equivalent) required, at BBB and above.
- We understand that you may feel that your academic qualifications do not represent your true potential. You will have the opportunity to disclose this at the application stage.
What is the study time and salary?
- During the apprenticeship you’ll work 4 days per week and have 1 day protected study time.
- Over the course of the apprenticeship you’ll be studying for a degree in law and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.
- Salary to be confirmed.
Why join Moore Barlow?
Moore Barlow is a Top 100 UK law firm with ambitious plans for growth and a reputation for doing things differently. Our culture is open, diverse and inclusive. Whether you are a partner or a solicitor apprentice, we strive to nurture our people and offer enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable careers. This includes providing the best training, great pay and rewards and a good work-life balance.
With practice areas ranging from Corporate to Family, Dispute Resolution to Medical Negligence, as a Solicitor Apprentice you will have the opportunity to explore multiple diverse practice areas. You can expect to be involved in work which not only develops your technical skills and legal knowledge but also your soft skills to help you become the best possible lawyer and prepare you for your continued career with us.
Throughout the apprenticeship you can expect to be involved in exciting, challenging work all whilst continuing to learn about the law and develop crucial skills. You’ll be working closely with and will be supported by our expert lawyers as we help make a difference to our clients.
As well as gaining exposure to different practice areas and clients, you will be supported by our Emerging Talent Manager as you progress to ensure that you have everything you need to reach your potential.
How to apply
Applications will open in November 2025. Register your interest to stay updated.
We’re a human-first law firm with talented people and we pride ourselves in pushing at the legal boundaries for our clients. I am extremely excited about our plans for the future as we continue to progress.
Ed Whittington, Managing Partner
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Solicitor apprentices at Moore Barlow are offered on-the-job training working alongside legal professionals.
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