Solicitor Apprenticeship
TAPESTRY COMPLIANCE LTD
About the Role
<p>Kick‑start your legal career at a Tier‑1, employee‑owned law firm. Earn while you learn on a 6‑year solicitor apprenticeship, gaining real client experience and studying one day a week with the University of Law. Ideal if you’re ambitious and want a direct route to qualification.</p>
- Support fee earners with research, drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents
- Assist in advising clients on executive and employee share plans across multiple jurisdictions
- Prepare client-ready materials, including summaries, reports, and checklists
- Attend internal training sessions and client meetings (where appropriate)
- Maintain accurate file management and version control
- Work closely with supervisors, mentors, and wider teams to support legal work and your development
- Participate in feedback, performance reviews, and reflective learning logs as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Contribute positively to Tapestry’s inclusive and collaborative culture
- Follow internal quality processes and regulatory requirements
- Work to high standards of accuracy and professionalism
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with SRA standards
- Build competence across the Solicitor Competence Framework
- DBS Check
- References
- Completing the 6‑year Solicitor Apprenticeship leads to full solicitor qualification (after passing SQE1 and SQE2)
- Once qualified, apprentices can progress into solicitor roles at Tapestry, where career development continues through our established progression framework
About the Training
- The apprentice will study with the University of Law, spending one day per week in off‑the‑job training as part of the 6‑year Level 7 apprenticeship
- Across the 6‑year programme, you will study core legal foundation subjects before progressing into advanced areas and SQE preparation
- Early years cover topics such as Common Law Method, Public Law, Contract, Tort, Criminal Law, Land Law, Real Estate and Business Law
- Mid‑programme modules include Equity & Trusts, Access to Justice, Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Civil Dispute Resolution
- In the final two years, you will complete Business Law 2, Wills and Succession, and structured preparation for SQE1 and SQE2, followed by LLM‑level key practice areas
- All remaining time will be spent at Tapestry gaining practical experience across different legal areas, supported by supervisors, your mentor and the wider team in our Leeds and/or Sheffield office
About the Employer
At Tapestry Compliance, we do law a little differently. We’re an award‑winning, Tier‑1 ranked, 100% employee‑owned boutique law firm specialising in UK and global executive and employee share plans and incentives. We work with some of the world’s most recognisable companies across 150+ countries.
Our culture is open, collaborative, and people‑first. We support long‑term professional development, maintain strong work‑life balance, and give every colleague a meaningful voice in shaping the future of the firm.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LIMITED
Course/Training
Solicitor (level 7)