Reading Training & Graduate - Level Solicitor Apprenticeship

About the Role

Joining for the Reading/Guildford Training Contract & Graduate - Level Solicitor Apprenticeship 2028 at Gateley Legal.

Program details may include placement across four six-month seats with on-the-job learning and formal training, supervision from solicitors, and regular coaching from the talent development team. The apprenticeship route includes a 25-month programme with one day per week at the University of Law for eligible candidates.

• Non-law graduates: complete your degree by summer 2026, then study the PGDL and LLM (SQE1 &
  2) before joining in September 2028
• Law graduates: study the LLM (SQE1 &
  2) before starting in 2028
• LPC graduates: join via the Professional Skills Course route
• Graduate - Level Solicitor Apprenticeship: a 25-month programme with one day a week at University of Law

Comprehensive Training: a blend of on-the-job learning and formal training, supervision and mentoring by solicitors, soft skills development, and quarterly coaching from our talent development team. Regular technical training from professional support lawyers.

Client Interaction: opportunities to engage with clients, build professional networks, and participate in regular reviews of progress and performance.

Responsibilities: from day one, you will be given as much responsibility as possible and will play a crucial role in the team.

• Growth Mindset: eager to develop, learn, and continuously improve
• Collaboration:
  
  effective teamwork and communication
• Time Optimisation: ability to manage time and priorities under pressure
• Personal Responsibility: accountability and delivery of high-quality work
• Commercial Awareness: understanding of business context and client value
• Relationship Management: ability to build professional relationships
• Resilience: adaptability and focus under pressure
• Pride in Work: commitment to excellence

Assessment process includes the online application form, interactive assessment (Jan 2026), video assessment (Feb 2026), assessment centre (March 2026), and a summer vacation placement (June/July 2026). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete the interactive assessment in the week starting 12 January, with a 7-day completion window. Adjustments can be requested via the recruitment team.

Final date to receive applications: 9 January 2026. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Please apply for ONE location.

Gateley is a legal and professional services group offering a range of development and progression opportunities, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We provide flexible working patterns and a comprehensive rewards package, including annual leave options, pension, health care, and additional employee benefits. Gateley supports learning via Learn platform and other development resources.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions.