Current apprenticeship vacancies can be found on the Recruitment page.

The UK government introduced apprenticeships in a variety of sectors allowing young people to work and gain relevant practical experience whilst studying towards their chosen vocational and professional qualifications. The cost of training is shared between employers and public funds and it is free for the apprentices. The apprentices will also be remunerated for their work.

This is not an “easy route” and although the candidates are not required to attend a law degree course, the key elements of a degree course are incorporated in the training provided by the University of Law http://www.law.ac.uk/apprenticeships/). It requires commitment of up to six years, dedication to human rights and Legal Aid and a strong desire to pursue law as a career choice.

So what are the advantages of apprenticeships at Kesar & Co Solicitors?

First, you will not be in the office to make photocopies or prepare coffee. Instead, you will be involved in real legal work in a variety of areas of legal practice. By the end of your training we expect you to manage a mixed caseload of criminal appeals, prison law, discrimination and a variety of public and private law matters.

You will also be able to assess eligibility for Legal Aid and have an in-depth knowledge of various methods of public and private funding for legal work. We will help you understand the various aspects of legal practice and assist you with obtaining accreditations, when required.

Finally, we will assist you with identifying your preferences, specialise and practise in the areas you find most attractive. There will be an opportunity to visit a number of prisons in England and Wales; challenge the public authorities and ensure that your clients are treated in accordance with the law. You will be asked to represent clients before the Parole Board and work with counsel at some of the most senior courts in the UK.