Solicitor Apprenticeship

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To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Solicitor Apprenticeship

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Our Solicitor Apprenticeship offers an exciting route into the legal profession for students completing their Level 3 studies who want to start their career without the cost of university.

At Higgs LLP, we are proud to grow talent from within our community. As a Solicitor Apprentice, you will work alongside our people from day one, contributing to meaningful client work and developing the skills and confidence to build a long-term career in law.

Over six years, you will combine four days a week of practical work in a rotation of our legal teams with one dedicated study day to complete your Law degree (LLB) and prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

Your academic learning will be delivered in conjunction with the University of Law, and you will be supported throughout by experienced mentors, supervisors and colleagues who are committed to your development.

This is a full-time, permanent role starting in September 2026.

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths
• 96 UCAS points (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as A-Levels, BTECs or T Levels)

These entry requirements reflect the SRA’s recommended academic standards, along with the eligibility requirements set out in the Government’s apprenticeship funding rules, which include some age-related provisions.

For full details on how apprenticeship funding and eligibility works, please see the ESFA Apprenticeship Funding Rules:

We welcome applications from all qualification routes, and we recognise that grades do not always tell the full story. If there are any mitigating circumstances that you would like us to be aware of, please include this in your application.

Above all, we are looking for people who share our CLEAR values:
Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity and Relationships.

If you are currently studying, or have already completed, an undergraduate law degree or another higher-level legal qualification, this apprenticeship will not be the right pathway for you. In this case, please take a look at our Vacation Scheme opportunities, which are designed for candidates who are further along in their studies.

The criteria below will be assessed via application (A), interview (I) or both (A/I).

• Acts with integrity and discretion, recognising the importance of confidentiality when managing personal, client, or firm information (A/I)
• Ability to accurately record, organise, and maintain client and matter information using appropriate systems, ensuring information is accessible, secure, and supports the team efficiency (A/I)
• Communicates with clarity, sharing ideas appropriately, listening actively, and contributing to discussions that support effective decision-making and continuous improvement. (A/I)
• Experience in taking ownership of tasks with responsible time management, attention to detail and professional responsibility. (A/I)
• Brings a positive attitude and proactive approach to your role, helping to foster a respectful and inclusive workplace. (A/I)

Able to demonstrate awareness of our purpose and how the role contributes to wider goals. (I)

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