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SQE Apprenticeship
Start your legal career without the hefty price tag. The SQE apprenticeship covers everything, including over £11,700 in exam fees and prep courses, so you can qualify as a solicitor with zero cost to you.
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SQE Apprenticeship Overview
Spanned over 31 months, the SQE Apprenticeship blends academic study with hands-on legal experience, building the real-world skills and professional mindset needed to succeed as a solicitor.
Through the SQE apprenticeship, you’ll build confidence in meeting tight deadlines, handling sensitive information, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing cases from start to finish. You’ll receive expert SQE preparation throughout the programme and sit the SQE exams at the end. Upon completion, you’ll achieve your official Level 7 Solicitor Qualification.
- Group workshops conducted via Zoom with expert legal tutors.
- No cost to learners, get your training and SQE costs covered.
- SQE focused curriculum with mock exams and practice questions included.
- Gain a full Level 7 Solicitor Qualification upon completion.
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SQE Apprenticeship Benefits
The SQE apprenticeship offers a fully funded route to becoming a solicitor, removing financial barriers and making this respected qualification accessible to all, without the burden of student debt.
With SQE assessments built directly into the apprenticeship, you’ll follow a clear, structured path to becoming a solicitor, no extra courses, no hidden costs. You’ll also gain access to our SQE mock exams and practice questions.
Supporting You Through Your SQE Apprenticeship
From day one of your SQE apprenticeship, you’ll be matched with a personal tutor who tracks your progress, creates tailored study plans, and gives regular feedback to support your career goals. You’ll also join live, tutor-led Zoom workshops where legal experts guide you through complex topics, answer questions in real time, and connect you with fellow aspiring solicitors on the same path.
Unlike private SQE routes, this programme gives you full support, including access to mock exams and practice questions that reflect the real SQE format, helping you build confidence from the start.
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The most important thing ultimately is the hands on experience but embedded with the theoretical knowledge. I’m doing my workshops where I’m learning all different things and then I’m actually applying them to my everyday work which is so beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
This SQE Apprenticeship programme is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, trainee legal executives, and in-house legal professionals in the UK who want to qualify as solicitors through a structured, work-based route. Delivered by Datalaw, it includes full SQE preparation and exams, all funded through government apprenticeship funding. It’s a cost-effective, low-risk pathway for both individuals and employers looking to invest in future legal talent.
The SQE Apprenticeship programme is completed over 35 months, combining structured training, real-world legal experience, and comprehensive SQE preparation.
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First 31 months: You’ll develop core legal knowledge and practical skills through a mix of academic study, workplace training, and scenario-based learning, all aligned with the Solicitor Qualifying Examination framework.
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Final 4 months: This is your End-Point Assessment (EPA) phase, where you’ll sit the SQE1 and SQE2 exams and complete your final assessments.
This end-to-end timeline ensures you’re fully prepared to qualify as a solicitor, with the confidence, skills, and real-world experience today’s legal profession demands.
The SQE Apprenticeship is funded through the UK Government’s Apprenticeship Levy, allowing eligible employers to cover the full cost of solicitor training, up to £27,000, using their levy contributions.
For small firms or non-levy paying employers, the government covers 95% of the programme cost, with the employer paying just 5%.
This funding structure makes the SQE Apprenticeship one of the most affordable routes to becoming a solicitor, with no tuition fees or student loan debt for the apprentice, and minimal cost to employers investing in legal talent.
The SQE Apprenticeship offers a streamlined, work-based path to solicitor qualification for aspiring legal professionals. The programme fully integrates preparation for both SQE1 and SQE2 exams and leads to a recognised Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship qualification.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for admission as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
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Approved Training Provider
Datalaw is approved by the Department for Education, enabling us to secure government funding on your organisation’s behalf for this law apprenticeship. This means you can achieve your solicitor qualification and advance your career without any financial burden.