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Solicitor Apprenticeship - Exeter

Michelmores LLP · Bristol · posted 30 September 2026

Wage
£24,500 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
6 Years
Level
Degree (Level 7)
Standard
Solicitor (level 7)
Starts
1 September 2027
Closing date
5 November 2026
Positions
4

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

The structure of the programme:

Years 1-2

First 6 months: Get to know the firm in one of our Business Services teams, such as HR or Governance and Risk.

Next 18 months: Join a legal team, starting in an administrative role before progressing to a Paralegal position.

Years 3-4

Complete two one-year seats in different legal teams, continuing as a Paralegal while taking on increasing levels of responsibility.

Years 5-6

Follow the same structure as our Training Contract programme.

Complete four six-month seats, with the opportunity to have greater input into where you rotate.

By the end of the programme, you'll be a qualified solicitor with a breadth of experience across a variety of legal teams.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll spend four days a week working alongside qualified lawyers and other professionals, with one day dedicated to studying at the University of Law.

Your training

Throughout your apprenticeship you will spend four days a week working closely with qualified lawyers and other professionals in a team and have one day to study at the University of Law.

Where it leads

Qualification as a newly qualified solicitor. 

About Michelmores LLP

Michelmores is a leading full-service UK law firm where people thrive on delivering complex and challenging work on high-profile assignments for quality clients. Our expertise covers everything from corporate and commercial, to transactional real estate and development, from agriculture to construction, and from family law to complex private wealth work. We cover a range of sectors, including technology and innovation, consumer brands, public sector and the sustainable economy. Our Firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and creativity. We are passionate about supporting and developing our Apprentices, Trainees and Graduates, offering continuous professional development to help you thrive in your career.

Things to consider

To be eligible to apply you must have:

  • Three A Levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
  • Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and maths (or equivalent qualifications)
  • Not already hold an undergraduate degree

Please see our website for further details: https://www.michelmores.com/careers

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4) — essential
  • A Level No Specific Subject (grade C/4) — essential
  • A Level No Specific Subject (grade C/4) — essential
  • A Level No Specific Subject (grade C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Michelmores LLP, 10 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BN
  • Michelmores LLP, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5WR

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