Applications for Trainees for September 2026 start will open in January 2025 and close 31st March 2025.

Assessment ​​​​Day will be Wednesday 9th July 2025.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route

Entry requirements– 

• 2:1 Law degree (or 2:1 non law degree and a pass in a GDL/PGDL) minimum.  You can apply whilst you are still studying your degree with a predicted  2:1 or higher - offers will be dependent on actual grade.  You would need to have completed your degree prior to the start date of September 2026.

During your Apprenticeship you will work 4 days a week and have 1 day off for your studies .  This route takes 30 months and provides you with your Qualifying Work Experience and your SQE 1 & 2.   During the 30 month programme you will under take 5 legal practice modules in the first 20 months, progressing to professional practice skills coursework, preparation for the Solicitors Qualification Examination and SQE 1 & 2 Assessments.
 
H& H will fund the course cost (through our Apprenticeship levy)  with our chosen Training Provider. *


Becoming a Solicitor at Holmes & Hills
Our aim is to recruit Trainees who will be with us beyond their Training Contracts.  We therefore look to recruit Trainees who are committed to a career based in East Anglia and at Holmes & Hills.  We work in partnership with our Trainees to ensure they receive the best possible training, experiencing a mixture of opportunities and developing their career so they are ready for qualification when the time comes.  Of course we want to retain our Trainees and this is demonstrated in the number of Solicitors, Associates and Partners within the Firm who were previous Trainees.

As a Trainee you will spend time in at least 2 of our 7 offices providing proactive legal services and pragmatic advice to a mixture of public sector, commercial and individual clients across the region.
To ensure you flourish in the role, we will provide you with regular supervision, feedback and support, enabling you to shape and grow your career at the Firm. From day one you will be encouraged to contribute, get involved and will be given responsibility appropriate to the level you are working at.  At all times you will be supported by our experienced fee earners. 
 
We actively encourage our Trainees to get involved in marketing, networking, training and social events.  We have a Junior Lawyers Network which you will become part of allowing you to network with your peers, exchange knowledge, support you and gain appropriate non legal training ( commerciality, marketing, networking etc).
 
All prospective employees should have the right to permanently live and work in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas.

* Subject to the continuation of funding for level 7 qualifications

Application process: 

1. Apply for the role using the Apply For This Job button  
2. Once we receive your application you will receive an automated email acknowledging your application.
3. This email will contain an Application From which you will need to complete and return to careers@holmes-hills.co.uk
4. We will confirm receipt of your application form.