2026 Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Programme

With 48,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Global Contracting Team within our Legal Team, you’ll be part of our impact right from the start.

Our Legal Team advises WTW on legal matters ranging from transactions and contract negotiations to managing litigation risks and handling government and internal investigations. The Legal Team works closely with other colleagues in privacy, risk and compliance roles to enable the company to meet its strategic goals in a sustainable way that limits legal risk and costs, limits litigation exposure and ensures compliance.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation.

We embrace all types of diversity.

Requirements

Everyone in the team will be there to help you learn and grow throughout your 2 years on the apprenticeship programme. To transform your tomorrow with WTW, you’ll need:

• Five GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*
  - C) including English and Maths, along with three A-Levels equivalent to 96 UCAS points

• An excellent command of written and spoken English

• Attention to detail, quality and accuracy.

• The ability to prioritise and organise tasks

• The ability to learn new systems and processes

• An adaptable approach to meeting changing demands and tight deadlines

• To be a quick learner and a natural team player

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Closing Date: 20th March 2026

Work styles:

During your first year at WTW you’ll spend four days each week in our Ipswich office, collaborating with and learning from the people around you, and a fifth day will be your study day. After you’ve completed 12 months with us, we’re open to hybrid working for this role, which means working at least three days a week in our Ipswich office.

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

The

Application Process:

Stage 1:
Apply online and attach your CV

Stage 2:
Complete an online test and video interview

Stage 3:
Attend a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll meet members of the team

Stage 4:
Offer and onboarding

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email

This two-year programme is both an opportunity to make an impact and your first step towards a lasting career within our highly regarded in-house international legal team. Working closely with experienced colleagues in Ipswich and across our global team, you’ll:

• Review a range of legal contracts between WTW and our clients, suppliers and insurer trading partners

• Study one day a week and work towards a legal qualification

• Be guided by your manager and assigned mentor.

From the start, you’ll benefit from on-the-job training and a highly competitive study package, fully supported by WTW and our official government-approved training provider.

Successfully complete this two-year apprenticeship and you’ll have the opportunity to move onto our four-year solicitor qualification course under which you will achieve an LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice and sit the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) 1 and 2 in the final year of the course.