Solicitor Law Degree Apprenticeship

Applications are now open forour Solicitor Law Degree Apprenticeship Program 2026.

Duration: A (4.5) four-and-a-half-year course starting in September 2026.

Qualifications: A law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE).

Work-Study Balance: Work four days a week at Napthens and one day a week attending University of Lancashire (ULAN).

Supportive Environment: A workplace mentor within a structured learning and development program.

Benefits: On the job work experience, fully funded qualifications, monthly salary plus company benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

Location: Lancashire and Merseyside, Northwest England.

Five (5) GCSEs, including Maths and English at grade B, Level 6 (or equivalent).

Three (3) A Levels all at level 6, grade B totalling 120 UCAS points (or equivalent).

Hear from Evie who joined us in 2024 and is now in her second year working with us.

Evie is one of four talented apprentices, who joined Napthens after completing A-levels. Evie did not study law at college but is now halfway through her law degree. She chose the solicitor apprenticeship as an alternative to traditional, full time university education.

Evie has been spending four days each week working at our Preston or Blackburn offices and one day studying  also has an active sporting and social life outside of work which she has managed to maintain in the transition from college to apprentice.

Evie said “Even though I did not study Law at college, I have never felt out of depth or confused in my time working  team have been great at explaining everything thoroughly and being there to support me and answer any question, no matter how silly it may be. The input of experienced employees educating me, alongside my university studies has undoubtedly enhanced my legal knowledge.”

Please attach and send the following information and cover letter.

• A copy of your CV outlining ALL your qualifications, predicted and achieved grades, interests, experience of work, voluntary or paid employment.
• A cover letter answering the following questions:
• Why do you want to pursue a career in law?
• What drives your ambition to become a lawyer?
• Why do you want to build your career at Napthens?
• Why do you want to study, work, and learn 'earn and learn' rather than attend University full time?

Final date to receive applications: 12 noon Monday 24th February 2026.

Assessment and Interview dates: April-May 2026.

Start date: September 2026.