A core part of our firm's vision is to provide a better place to work than our competitors; this is not limited to the firm's culture, but also includes the best work, client, career opportunities and development. Central to that is the quality of our training and commitment to continuous learning.

When you start at the firm you will participate in a comprehensive induction programme in our London office, designed to prepare you for practice and to equip you with the practical skills needed to excel as a trainee here.

You will work on real projects from the outset and you will have the opportunity to undertake either a client or international secondment . You will meet with a member of the Graduate Recruitment & Development team every six months, to discuss your future ambitions and which seat options best meet your long term career aspirations. In addition, you will benefit from having a dedicated mentor to support you throughout your Training Contract.

To check our eligibility requirements, please visit our FAQs on the Apply Now page

Joining Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as a Paralegal Apprentice could be your first step in a rewarding legal career with us. Partnering with BPP University, who will deliver the Paralegal and Solicitor training, you will combine working in our successful Manchester Office as part of one of our legal teams alongside studying for nationally recognised qualifications. Our rotation based programme provides the opportunity to work across a number of our departments and with colleagues across the firm.

We are recruiting a number of apprentices to join our firm this September 2020 and are looking for ambitious and motivated individuals who are passionate about starting their career in law. These are great opportunities and should you choose to continue studying after completing the Paralegal Apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to move onto the Solicitor Apprenticeship.

So what are the benefits of joining?

• Gain excellent legal skills without the expense of years of studying and earn a top market salary at the same time
• One day off every week on a consistent basis for you to focus on your studies and off-the-job learning
• Excellent networking opportunities eg. speaking at Westminster or presenting to local schools
• The opportunity to gain relevant apprenticeship and other qualifications
• For those apprentices who show great potential, the opportunity to ultimately qualify as a solicitor

Take a look at the typical career route for successful candidates that secure an apprenticeship.

HOW TO APPLY:

* Our assessment centres comprise of a written exercise, a group exercise and an interview.

We will be holding two to three assessment days following the deadline which is 31 March 2021.

Please head to our applications page to apply now. You must be in year 13 studying your A levels when you apply, or must have completed your A Levels prior to your application but not be studying at University.

If you have a question, we'd love to talk with you in person at one of the many University events we run or attend.