Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester

 

Kickstart your legal career with Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme. This government-funded programme offers aspiring solicitors a cost-free route to qualification, covering both SQE1 and SQE2 training and exam fees. It’s a practical, debt-free path to becoming a qualified solicitor in Manchester

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Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester Overview

Datalaw’s Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme offers a practical, work-based route for aspiring legal professionals to qualify as solicitors. While gaining real experience in a legal setting, learners also develop vital skills such as legal research, drafting, communication, and managing client matters.

The programme includes full preparation for both SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, ensuring you’re ready for every stage of qualification. On successful completion, you’ll earn a recognised Level 7 qualification and be eligible to apply for solicitor status with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

  • Government funded, covering SQE exam fees and training, no tuition costs required.
  • Build practical, real-world skills that prepare you for day-to-day work as a solicitor in Manchester’s legal sector.
  • Complete the apprenticeship with a recognised qualification that meets SRA requirements for solicitor status.
  • Attend legal workshops by industry professionals and have regular feedback from your personal tutor.
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Solicitor Apprenticeship Manchester Programme Benefits

No Tuition Costs with Government Funding

Through the Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme, your SQE training and exams are fully funded by the Department for Education, giving you a debt-free route to becoming a solicitor.

Develop Confidence in Real Legal Settings

This work-based apprenticeship prepares your for the real demands of legal practices . You’ll build essential skills to manage cases, advise clients, and work independently in a law firm.

Personal SQE Support Throughout

You’ll be matched with a dedicated legal tutor who will guide you through the apprenticeship, offering personalised feedback and helping you prepare for the SQE assessments with confidence.

Learn and Apply Legal Knowledge

Gain in-depth legal understanding while applying your learning on the job. From client communication to drafting and ethics, you’ll be prepared for real solicitor responsibilities.

Guidance from Legal Professionals

Learn directly from experienced legal industry professionals who provide practical mentorship and help you build the mindset and confidence needed to succeed.

Build Qualifying Work Experience 

Your apprenticeship includes Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), which counts toward your application for solicitor status with the SRA, no additional placements needed.

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Support Provided in the Solicitor Apprenticeship Manchester Programme

At Datalaw, we understand that managing full-time work, legal training, and SQE preparation can be a challenge, especially in a fast-paced Manchester law firm. That’s why every learner in our Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme is supported by a dedicated personal tutor from the start. Your tutor will provide one-to-one guidance, regular progress reviews, and tailored support to help you stay focused, motivated, and fully prepared for each stage of the SQE assessments.

How Does the Apprenticeship Benefit Employers?

Partnering with Datalaw for the Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme offers firms an affordable way to nurture and retain legal talent from within. This government-funded programme covers the full cost of SQE exams and training, allowing you to invest in employee development without the financial pressure. Apprentices gain hands-on legal experience tailored to your practice, developing the practical skills and confidence needed to contribute effectively. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a fully qualified solicitor who understands your business and is ready to represent it with professionalism.

Nicola Borthwick, solicitor at Lichfield Reynolds, endorses Datalaw’s solicitor apprenticeships manchester, highlighting the positive impact on apprentice development and the value it brings to law firms.

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Meet Our Solicitor Apprentices

The most attractive thing to me about this apprenticeship was having the opportunity to study whilst also working. The practical experience is perfect for gaining the relevant transferable skills which inevitably helps you with the SQE.
Klara Karimy
Datalaw Solicitor Apprentice
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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.

Rio Kellman
Datalaw Solicitor Apprentice
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I’m gaining my experience at my law firm, continuing to build my career, and studying for the SQE at the same time whilst getting paid. If you’re struggling to find the best route for you. I would definitely consider the apprenticeship route.
Malachi Cole
Datalaw Solicitor Apprentice
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme is ideal for legal professionals like paralegals, legal assistants, and in-house staff ready to qualify as solicitors. Funded by the government and delivered by Datalaw, it offers a practical, affordable route to qualification, benefiting both individuals looking to advance and employers developing in-house legal talent.

The length of your Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme depends on your current experience and qualifications. Whether you’re new to the legal field or already working in it, Datalaw will help identify the best route for you. Register your interest to explore your personalised pathway.

The Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme is fully funded through government support, making it a cost-effective route to qualification. Levy-paying firms can cover up to £27,000 in training costs, while smaller employers only contribute 5%. It’s a smart way to develop qualified legal talent without the financial burden.

The Solicitor Apprenticeships Manchester programme offers a practical, work-based route to becoming a solicitor. Combining real legal experience with structured SQE1 and SQE2 preparation, the course leads to a recognised Level 7 qualification. Graduates can apply to the SRA for full solicitor status 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.