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