Our 33-month Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme offers an exciting alternative to the traditional training contract, combining hands-on legal experience with structured professional development and fully funded study.
From day one, you’ll join our Aviation team, working alongside experienced lawyers on real client matters while studying with BPP one day per week. This is an opportunity to build your legal expertise in a specialist area, gain valuable Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), and develop the skills needed for a successful career as a solicitor.
Throughout the programme, you’ll work closely with experienced legal professionals on a broad range of challenging and high-profile cases, while studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification and preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Upon successful completion, you’ll have developed the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to qualify as a solicitor.
You’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, as well as a tutor and skills coach at BPP, ensuring you have all the guidance and support you need to succeed both in the workplace and in your studies.
This programme is designed for graduates who have already completed either a law degree or a non-law degree followed by a law conversion course (GDL/PGDL). Kennedys will fully fund your studies throughout the programme, allowing you to focus on your development while earning a salary and building your legal career.
Team
Kennedys’ Aviation team advises many of the world’s leading insurers, airlines, aircraft operators, manufacturers and aviation service providers. Recognised for handling complex, high-value and often multi-jurisdictional matters, the team works closely with clients across the aviation sector to deliver commercially focused solutions.
As part of the team, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of aviation claims, coverage and liability matters, providing a unique opportunity to develop expertise in a highly specialised and internationally focused area of law.
Clients
You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including:
- Global and regional insurers
- Airlines and aircraft operators
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Aviation service providers
- Helicopter operators
- Airport operators
- Reinsurers
To be considered for the programme, you will need:
- A law degree; or
- A non-law degree and successful completion of the GDL/PGDL.