Legal Support Apprenticeships
Begin or grow your career in law with a firm dedicated to empowering the next generation of legal support professionals.
HK Law’s apprenticeship programme offers applicants the opportunity to earn while gaining legal skills, growing knowledge, and developing valuable experience. Alongside practical training, apprentices dedicate at least 20% of their time to structured learning with an approved college, university or training provider.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, individuals will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification.
Benefits of an Apprenticeship:
- Paid employment with holiday leave
- Hands-on experience
- At least 20% off-the-job training
- Formal assessment leading to a nationally recognized qualification
Eligibility. You can apply if you:
- Are 16 or older
- Are not in full-time education
- Live in England
Apprenticeship Levels:
Below are the main apprenticeship levels that HK Law offer, each matching an equivalent educational level:
- Level 2: Provides essential skills for specific roles, equivalent to GCSEs.
- Level 3: Offers advanced skills, equivalent to A-levels.
- Levels 4 to 5: Focuses on higher professional skills, equivalent to a foundation degree, Higher National Certificate (HNC), or Higher National Diploma (HND).
- Levels 6 to 7: Leads to a full bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Our success stories
At HK Law, we value our employees and to demonstrate this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll also be working in a friendly environment where you will be recognised and rewarded for your individual contribution.
Alicia Webb
Apprentice Graduate
“My Business Administration Apprenticeship at HK Law was an invaluable first step into the legal world, providing me with hands-on experience in client communication, teamwork, and case management. During my apprenticeship, I supported various teams and welcomed clients, all of which gave me confidence and skills for my transition into a Business Support role within HK Life. In HK Life, I now work with our team to assist vulnerable clients as they navigate the care system, something I couldn’t have done confidently without the skills built in my apprenticeship. HK Law’s apprenticeship program offers growth, progression, and opportunities, and I highly recommend it for anyone eager to start their legal career!”
Robyn Davis
Apprentice Graduate
“Beginning as a Business Administration Apprentice at HK Law’s head office in Wareham gave me a brilliant foundation in key skills like client communication, organisation, and matter management. After achieving a distinction in my apprenticeship, I was thrilled to transition into a Business Support role, where I now work alongside solicitors on client affairs, managing communications and providing support. I’m grateful for the mentorship and support from HK Law, which has not only helped me gain recognised qualifications but has also inspired confidence in my career path. For anyone looking to start a journey in the legal field, HK Law’s apprenticeships are a great place to begin.”
Elle Nagel
Current Apprentice
“Starting my Business Administration Apprenticeship at HK Law has been an amazing experience; the people here are wonderful and have made me feel welcome since my first day. HK Law has helped me develop and build on my essential skills whilst always supporting and encouraging me to take on new responsibilities. The skills I have and continue to learn will benefit me in any career path and in my daily life. I am excited to obtain my qualification and see where it can take me”
Join an employer of choice
The opportunity to gain practical experience and be supported through your studies is only part of what HK Law has to offer. A culture of teamwork, support, and client focus, is at the heart of how we work and how we define ourselves. It’s also central to how we fulfil our aim of being an employer of choice.
“We have a unique and transparent career pathway through to Partnership to those promising lawyers.”
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Your career pathway
At HK Law, we value our employees and to demonstrate this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll also be working in a friendly environment where you will be recognised and rewarded for your individual contribution.