Solicitor Apprenticeships
Solicitor Apprenticeships offer a route to qualification where you can earn while you learn. Our six year Solicitor Apprenticeship, in partnership with City Century, is open to A-Level students across the UK.
Programme Details
Location: London
Duration: Six years
Salary: £30,000 starting salary, plus a £2,000 sign on bonus
Working pattern: One study day per week, with four days working in the office
Seat structure: You will spend the first four years of your apprenticeship rotating through the firm's practice areas every 12 months. During years five and six you will be rotating every six months in line with the trainee seat rotations
Qualification obtained: LLB and qualification as a Solicitor of England & Wales (SQE route)
Education requirements: AAB at A level or equivalent (mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration and our Contextual Recruitment System is used for all applications)
Deadlines
Applications open 1 November 2025
Applications close 28 February 2026
You’ll start your journey to becoming an exceptional lawyer by joining our six year programme of work and study. You will spend one day per week at university, studying for your degree and then legal qualification (SQE) and four days putting the theory into practice in the office.
Your time in the office will give you the opportunity to experience work across a broad range of legal practice. You will rotate around the firm every 12 months for the first four years of your training, supported by experienced supervisors, your mentor and a buddy.
During years five and six you will join the trainee solicitor cohort where you will be completing six monthly rotations across the firm.
- Online application which includes motivational questions on why you want to become an apprentice, your interest in Hogan Lovells, and some of your achievements.
- Online critical thinking test (Watson Glaser test). We recommend practising the test as much as possible before taking this as part of your application. A practice test can be found here.
- In-person assessment day.
If you are invited to an assessment day, you will have an opportunity to attend an open day with Hogan Lovells ahead of your assessment. The day will give you an insight into Hogan Lovells and our apprenticeship scheme, whilst also allowing you to gain key skills to equip you to tackle the assessment day.
What we look for
Adaptable
People who love to meet changing demands and find the best fit.
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Ambition
People who are self-motivated and push themselves hard.
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Collaboration
People who enjoy achieving results by working as part of a team.
Critical Reasoning
The ability to evaluate information efficiently and to make evidence-based judgements in the workplace.
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Effective Communication
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients through effective listening, speaking and writing.
Growth
People who look for ways to grow and develop, whatever they are doing.
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Initiative
People who take the initiative and make decisions, to get things started.
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Innovation
People who approach things in ingenious and new ways.
Motivation
Motivation for a career in commercial law at Hogan Lovells.
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Personal Responsibility
People who take ownership of their decisions and are always accountable.
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Resilience
People who take hardships in their stride, recovering quickly and moving on.
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Technology Focus
People who focus on technology, keeping up to date with new developments.
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Work Ethic
People who are very hard working and put a lot of effort into everything.
Candidate Preparation Hub
Our preparation hub provides you with guidance and technical support to help you prepare for an assessment or development activity as well as feel comfortable and confident in your approach.
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