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Skill Overview

Solicitor Apprenticeship programme length is 18 months OR 35 months.
Only level 7 solicitor apprenticeship built specifically for the SQE
Underpinned by BARBRI’s AI-powered learning platform that flexes content and
questioning to shore up weaknesses and develop strengths
Supported by Damar coaches with previous experience as solicitors
Apprenticeship builds and applies learning, enhancing QWE.
Three high-quality pathways provide different entry points for different backgrounds:
Shorter (18-month) apprenticeship for those already working in legal jobs and who hold a law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law, CILEX level 6, licensed conveyancer qualification or similar.
Longer (35-month) apprenticeship for those who hold a non-law degree, paralegal
apprenticeship, CILEX level 3, convenancying technician / licensed paralegal qualification or similar.
5-year pathway for A-level leavers and non-graduate legal administrators, includes 2-year paralegal apprenticeship with Damar followed by 35-month solicitor apprenticeship.
Allows the creation of a truly inclusive solicitor apprenticeship programme for new and
existing colleagues.

Learning Objectives

Widen access to diverse talent
Suit in-house teams and private practice
Increase productivity
Improve staff retention and morale

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Funding Eligibility

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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For the shorter-form programme, applicants must have been employed in a law firm (or in-house) for 30+ hours per week, for at least 6 months prior to enrolment, and have either a law degree or graduate diploma in law (ideally within the last five years) or other relevant legal qualifications at a similar level (e.g., CILEX L6 or Licensed Conveyancer). 
For the longer-form programme, applicants must be employed in a law firm (or in-house) for 30+ hours per week and have either a non-law degree or have successfully completed a paralegal apprenticeship. or similar (e.g., CILEX L3 or Conveyancing Technician) 
We do not want to restrict access for exceptional candidates – please consult our team. 
In all cases, candidates must have at least 5 GCSES (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including maths and English. 
LPC graduates are ineligible as they do not need 12 months of study to prepare for SQE2.

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