Solicitor Apprenticeship - Level 7 - London Solicitor Apprenticeship - Level 7 - London

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship? As a Solicitor Apprentice you'll join the BBC Legal team and develop your skills in areas like:

• Intellectual property
• Information Rights (Data Protection)
• Employment and Competition
• Litigation and Commercial
• Contracts, Licensing and Negotiation
What will you be studying? You'll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This scheme is delivered via a 'day release' model. This means you'll be provided with dedicated time outside of your full time role at BBC each week, in order to study for the SQE., This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 30 months., Apprentices starting at BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a 'Fixed Term' contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability and networking training to help you secure your next role - this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry.


• Can solve problems creatively and quickly alongside their team and the business areas
• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at negotiating
• Can understand, apply and explain complex legal concepts
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Have a calm and focused approach to changing circumstances
• Have a keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content, bursting with fresh ideas to introduce new perspectives
• Are an enthusiastic self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working, Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025.
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation., Have a qualifying law degree or a non-law degree plus the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) at grade/award 2:1 or above by the start of the scheme in September 2025.
• Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or above or an equivalent qualification
• Not have achieved the LPC or SQE. If you have already achieved the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE), you will not be eligible for this scheme.
• A qualifying Law Degree means a Law Degree in England and Wales or another Law Degree together with a LLM from an English or Welsh institution.
  
  An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world's most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business.
BBC Legal is at the heart of helping to produce global content that resonates with audiences worldwide, celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures and perspectives. Its a hugely varied role working with a wide range of business areas and with diverse colleagues. We're all about authenticity here, inviting you to bring your true self to the table. Plus, we're proud to be a Disability Confident employer, always ready to support your needs and make sure you have what you need to shine. We are offering six graduates the opportunity to work as part of the BBC's extended legal team whilst studying for both parts of the Solicitors' Qualifying Exam (SQE). That means you will be part of the family from day one, whilst earning a full time salary.


• A starting salary of £32,500 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
Towards the end of your apprenticeship:
• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role