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You may have decided a career in law is for you, or you may not yet have made up your mind. Either way, we can provide you more information and let you know how Fletchers can support you through this process.
At Fletchers, we support, develop, and inspire our colleagues. We provide a diverse range of opportunities to suit all backgrounds and prior qualifications. We then support you during the qualification and beyond.
Before embarking on a qualification route, we offer a yearly Vacation Scheme to help prospective lawyers decide if the firm is for them. We also run regular courses to up-skill lawyers in their roles. We offer weekly webinars and numerous programmes across the business.
Across the business we have over 70 trainees/apprentices which is 5% of the total number of colleagues. We have been offering the solicitor apprenticeship since the very first trailblazer group in 2016.
Fletchers believes that apprenticeships offer an accessible route into law and have worked to increase our apprentice cohort since the very first one. We also support colleagues with funding for their chosen routes other than apprenticeships.
Once our lawyers are on a qualification path, we support them with opportunities for learning and make sure they have the tools to succeed.
Once qualified, we continue with the development opportunities as there are Associateship and Partnership routes which are available for all to apply. There are also accreditations such as APIL and The Law Society which we support.
We have a fantastic retention rate for trainees/apprentices and have made a record number of 26 offers for training contracts and apprenticeships in June 2023. We aim to grow across all our locations, and continue supporting, developing and inspiring our talented lawyers.
Fletchers Solicitors offers opportunities for training contracts and apprenticeships, along with tailored training plans.
The traditional route to becoming a solicitor involves completing a law degree, Legal Practice Course and then obtaining a Period of Recognised Training (training contracts). Fletchers Solicitors will be opening applications for training contracts at least yearly.
There are different ways you can complete the route:
Fletchers Solicitors will offer as many routes and opportunities to qualify as possible.
Fletchers Solicitors offers as many apprenticeships as possible in different qualifications, including solicitor. An apprenticeship is a paid job which combines employment and training.
Key benefits of an apprenticeship include the work experience, paid employment and time allowed for study. The training cost is completely covered which means no student debt.
The ‘trailblazer’ Apprenticeship has been available since 2016.
It includes a law degree, SQE and qualifying work experience. It takes 6-7 years from A-level. Fletchers partners with The University of Law to deliver the apprenticeships.
This Apprenticeship is for graduates (not just law) and will cover SQE and qualifying work experience. The course is 2.5 – 3 years and results in qualifying as a solicitor.
More details on the courses can be found here: Law Apprenticeships for Students | University of Law
The qualification is the same as the SQE route to becoming a solicitor.
Fletchers Solicitors offers both solicitor apprenticeships.
CILEX Lawyer is the new qualification title which replaces Chartered Legal Executive. A CILEX Lawyer is a comparable qualification to a solicitor.
CILEX Lawyers have full rights to practise in a specialist area of law (including having advocacy rights where these are needed).
The CILEX Lawyer qualification is split into 3 Stages.
More information on the Stages and cost can be found here: Study the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ)
Fletchers Solicitors sees the CILEX Lawyer qualification as equal to a solicitor.
The route is likely to take 5-6 years to complete in total.
At Fletchers, we’re not just a business – we’re a community of passionate individuals who believe in fostering talent and empowering ambitious minds. Following the resounding success of our inaugural Fletchers Academy in 2022, we are thrilled to announce the return of this transformative programme.
Breaking into the legal sector can be challenging, but at Fletchers, we thrive on innovation and opportunity. That’s why we’ve curated the Fletchers Academy – an exceptional programme designed to provide intensive and relevant practical training to aspiring individuals who exhibit the passion and aptitude for launching a successful career in law.
The Fletchers Academy is tailored for those committed to, or contemplating, a career in law. Whether you have just finished your A-levels (not necessarily Law) or you’re a graduate seeking specialised training, our Academy equips you with the skills you need. Join us if you’re ready to learn and thrive within one of the UK’s leading law firms.
Specialising in Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Costs, the Fletchers Academy offers a comprehensive introduction to our work including:
Over a 12-month duration, participants engage in enriching training sessions, shadowing experiences, and actual involvement within a legal team. While much of the training takes place virtually through online modules, videos, and collaborative discussions, the heart of the Academy lies in hands-on experience and active engagement on your route to a potential professional qualification.
As you embark on this transformative journey, you won’t be alone. Our Academy ensures that participants receive continuous assessments, ensuring a deep understanding of key concepts. Regular discussions help reaffirm your commitment in the legal industry, while personalised mentoring and supervision are in place to offer unwavering support.
Upon successfully completing the Academy programme, you’re ready to apply for an exciting array of opportunities within Fletchers, including:
Hear what one of our Academy Trainees, Libby Ansbro, had to say about her experience of the programme:
“The Academy was a huge help for me when I was unsure where I wanted my career to go. The academy helped me understand to see which area of law I would like to pursue and see which route to qualification would suit me best.”
Libby Ansboro
Academy Trainee
With offices across the UK, we’re never too far away, helping people access specialist advice and support wherever they are.
