1. Ashurst Legal Apprenticeship

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4. WHAT IS THE LEGAL APPRENTICESHIP?
Structured program for school leavers which leads to qualification as a solicitor
Incorporates Paralegal and Solicitor Apprenticeships
Study part-time towards qualifying law degree (LLB) at The University of Law, followed by Solicitor’s Qualifying Exams (SQE, soon to replace current Legal Practice Course (LPC))
Gain the same level of qualification as trainee solicitors who completed a full-time degree
No specific subjects required
A level grade requirements- AAB

5. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Communication and confidentiality
Drafting legal documents
Managing legal files/documents
Planning and managing your workload
Legal research
Processing client instructions
Costs and billing
Team work
Maintaining and developing knowledge and skills
Client meetings/conference calls

6. WHY CHOOSE THE LEGAL APPRENTICESHIP?
Avoid large student debt - earn as you learn
All training costs paid for by Ashurst and the government
Avoid the uncertainty around securing a training contract
Gain practical experience sooner
Superior knowledge and skills
International work/ secondments
Mentoring and coaching from legal experts

7. APPLICATION PROCESS
Online application form (GCSE & A Level grades, work experience, volunteering, cover letter up to 750 words)
Telephone Interview
Cognitive ability assessments – gamified
Assessment centre (group exercise, written exercise & interview)
(Applications for September 2019 intake will close on 10 March 2019 – early applications advised.)

8. CONTACTS Website: www.ashurst.com/careers Email:
(HR- early careers adviser)
(Legal Apprentice)