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University is not for everyone and if you are keen to start working straight away, our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme gives you a great alternative route to qualify as a Solicitor.  \nOur Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme lets you train to qualify as a solicitor and get a mix of practical, work-based learning and formal academic study. You will gain valuable, real-life experience at one of Kent’s leading Law Firms whilst receiving a salary. You will be fully qualified at the end of six years with a real head start on a legal career.  \nAPPRENTICESHIP ROUTE TO  \nQUALIFYING AS A SOLICITOR  \nThe Martin Tolhurst Solicitors apprenticeship programme is a six year, level 7 programme and is an opportunity for those candidates without a degree that wish to qualify as a solicitor.  \nOne day per week will be allocated for focused study to enable you to work towards your LL. B Law degree in years 1-4 and prepare for your SQE assessments in years 5 and 6.  \nYou will have regular contact with the firm’s Training Principal to provide support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship. This will be separate to your day-to-day supervision which will vary depending on the department you are working in from time to time. You will likely be required to work in each of our offices throughout the programme.  \nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS  \nAt the time of submitting your application, you must meet the following criteria:  \n You must be in your final year of A Levels (Year 13) or already completed your A Levels (e.g. on a Gap Year or working)  \n Will be at least 18 years of age at the start of the apprenticeship  \n Have the right to work in the UK  \n The ability to travel to all of our offices  \nWhat are the minimum academic requirements required?  \n Have 7 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-6/A* -C  \n 3 A Levels with actual/ predicted grades at ABB and above  \nIn the event you have not achieved the grades you had hoped for due to extenuating or mitigating circumstances, please detail such information in your application for us to consider.  \nPROGRAMME OVERVIEW  \n\n| Year 1 | 6 months within our admin team to learn how we operate as a firm and be the first point of contact for clients when they attend the office.\u003Cbr>6 months within our New Enquiries Team to expand and develop telephone and written skills for our Family, Litigation, Wills and Probate and Commercial departments. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Years 2-4 | 3 x 12 month placements within either our Wills and Probate Department, Family Department or Commercial Department (depending on the needs of the business) including a compulsory 12 months in our Residential Conveyancing Department.\u003Cbr>After completion of Year 4, and successfully obtaining your LL. B Law Degree you will commence years 5 and 6 of your apprenticeship which is your Qualifying Work Experience. |\n| Years 5-6 | Qualifying Work Experience will be undertaken across a minimum of two of our departments with a minimum of 12 months in our Residential Conveyancing Department. This will be done alongside completing your SQE1 and SQE2 assessments |\n\nTHE STUDY  \nOur training provider for this programme is BPP University. You will have a dedicated time of 6 hours set aside each week for your studies.  \nBPP University will provide all your academic training throughout the apprenticeship and guide and assist you through the training and assessments.  \nAPPLYING TO BE ADMITTED TO THE ROLL OF SOLICITORS  \nThrough this programme you will be able to apply to be admitted to the Roll of Solicitors once all the following are in place  \n You have obtained an LL. B Law degree  \n You have passed your SQE 1 and 2 assessments  \n You have completed your Qualifying Work Experience to the required standard  \n You have passed the SRA character and suitability requirements.  \nThe apprenticeship is a fixed term period of training","cbCaigDfiqx2x1yd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigDfiqx2x1yd","pdf",7532019,"English","# Programme Overview\n## Apprenticeship route to qualifying as a solicitor\n## Application requirements\n## Programme overview by year\n## The study with BPP University\n## Academic assessment and End Point Assessment\n## Applying to be admitted to the Roll of Solicitors","[{\"question\":\"What is the length and learning structure of the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship?\",\"answer\":\"The programme is a six-year Level 7 apprenticeship combining practical, work-based learning with formal academic study. 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