The Law Apprenticeships Guide 2019

Welcome

If you are weighing up whether to go to university or move straight into your career with an apprenticeship after finishing your GCSEs or A levels, The Law Apprenticeships Guide 2019 is here to help. Don’t worry if you have no prior knowledge of law or apprenticeships – we have assumed that you have questions which need answering before you decide your next step. What is a law apprenticeship? A law apprenticeship combines paid work and training at a law firm with part-time study for professional qualifications. It is an alternative path to going to university that offers the same career destinations, but avoids the expensive fees. How do I decide whether a law apprenticeship is for me? This guide helps you to: • compare university and apprenticeship paths to enable you to easily appreciate what each has to offer; • consider the different types of apprenticeship and where they lead; • gain an understanding of what it’s like to work as a legal apprentice; • check that you have the key skills needed to become a legal apprentice; and • find out about current vacancies via the LawCareers.Net legal apprenticeships jobs board. Where can I find out more? Go to www.lawcareers.net – you will find a thriving jobs board where apprenticeship vacancies are frequently posted, as well as detailed information on apprenticeships and every other possible career path offered by the UK legal profession. As a long-time advocate of work-based training, we are delighted to now be offering vocational training through the government-backed Trailblazer solicitor apprenticeship scheme. In addition to opening up the profession to a pipeline of diverse talent put off by the cost of full-time academic study, it enables us to integrate future lawyers into our business at a much earlier stage and provide a tailored experience. Danielle White, graduate recruitment and development manager, Mayer Brown LLP