Are you a law graduate who is passionate about place and the built environment with aspirations of becoming a Planning & Highways solicitor? The Council has a fantastic opportunity for candidates to apply for a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice has the opportunity to be appointed as a Planning & Highways solicitor for the Council.
You will join the Corporate & Environmental Law Team with the training focused primarily in Planning & Highways but with broader experience opportunities available to ensure a well-rounded apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will meet the general apprenticeship standard.
You will gain first-hand experience dealing with case work, drafting documents, providing legal advice, attending client meetings, carrying out legal research, shadowing legal colleagues at committees such as Planning & Rights of Way Committee.
You will work in a friendly and supportive team. You will have both an in-house workplace mentor and an educational mentor provided by the apprenticeship provider.
This is a level 7 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship for 30-36 months and will involve one study day a week with the apprenticeship provider. During your apprenticeship you will collate a portfolio of experience that will be used as evidence for your final assessment together with formal assessments (SQE1 & SQE2) during the programme.
To be eligible you must:
- Have 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C (9-4), this must include English & Maths: and
- Have a minimum 2:2 English Law degree or a 2:2 non-law degree plus a pass on an English Law conversion course; and
- meet the apprenticeship funding requirements in accordance with Apprenticeship funding rules for employers - Annex A: Eligibility criteria (who we fund) - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
You must also meet one of the following:
- Currently studying at Nottingham Trent University or the University of Nottingham; or
- Resident of Nottinghamshire or Nottingham; or
- Currently employed by Nottinghamshire County Council.
You will be asked to confirm qualifications and eligibility at application pre-screening. Applicants who do not meet the pre-screen eligibility will not be able to progress their application.
Applicants will be sent a test during shortlisting before final shortlisting for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 24th June 2024. Final shortlisted applicants will be notified by email, with a date for an in person interview.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact emma.plumbley@nottscc.gov.uk
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.