Solicitor Apprenticeship (non graduate) - September 2026 - Ashurst

Ashurst's Solicitor Apprenticeship is a structured, full-time route to qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales aimed at school leavers. Apprentices will work at Ashurst's London offices while studying part-time with The University of Law one day per week.

The programme combines on-the-job legal experience across departments with formal legal study and assessments.

The apprenticeship typically lasts around six years and includes completion of an LLB (Hons) and the SQE1 and SQE2 exams; these academic costs are paid in full. Day-to-day responsibilities include document and file management, drafting correspondence, assisting fee earners with supervised legal tasks, legal research, and administrative duties, with increasing responsibility as apprentices progress.

The role is full time (hours 9:30 a. m. b1 5:30 p.

m. ) and starts September 2026. The programme offers supervised training, assessment by exams, coursework and a portfolio of evidence, and allocation of a supervisor for development and feedback.

To apply, submit an online application form before the stated deadline.