Post Graduate Legal Apprenticeship
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Qualify as a solicitor with a postgraduate degree. Post graduate apprenticeship in law.
A unique opportunity to join as an apprentice to UK’s first internet and social media law firm. You could be working on some of the most complex, interesting and ground-breaking internet law related cases and qualify as a solicitor in one of the fastest developing areas of law. Our super friendly team works from beautiful spacious offices in Epping Forest.
Why choose Cohen Davis Solicitors for your Post Graduate Legal Apprenticeship
Minimum qualifications required
How to apply for Post Graduate Legal Apprenticeship
Qualifying as a solicitor with the very first internet and social media law firm in the country will ensure you receive legal training which is simply unavailable elsewhere. Online harassment, internet defamation, merger and acquisition of influencers' social media accounts, removal of online pornography, data protection disputes, breach of privacy, sports and media are the main areas that you will be trained in Almost from the outset, you will be rewarded by helping real people who experience modern legal issues in their day-to-day life and in their business.
The firm is expanding fast and investing in our legal apprentices is one of the ways by which we secure the firm’s growth as we offer long term prospects upon qualification as a solicitor. Apprentices must be able to travel to our Essex offices.
Your responsibilities would include: working with and supporting the lawyers in the firm, handling clients' calls and initial enquiries, attending court cases, attending meetings, drafting documents, and helping progress real cases in real time.
Unfortunately, public transport to and from our office is lacking so apprentices must live a suitable distance from the office, which would allow them to travel by car to the office each day. You might choose to relocate so you may apply even if you currently live some distance from our office.
Why choose Cohen Davis Solicitors for your Post Graduate Legal Apprenticeship
Cohen Davis Solicitors is an award winning, forward-looking, niche law firm, which is involved in shaping a new area of law. We have many of our cases reported in the press and we are known for our unique expertise in this area of law.
We take on work on behalf of private and corporate clients, from all over the world. We are part of an international network of lawyers and attorneys from Europe, the United States and Canada, with whom we co-operate regularly to shape internet law and create legal solutions to the new legal issues that the internet presents.
Detailed Job Description
Qualifying as a solicitor with the very first internet and social media law firm in the country will ensure you receive legal training which is simply unavailable elsewhere. Online harassment, internet defamation, merger and acquisition of influencers' social media accounts, removal of online pornography, data protection disputes, breach of privacy, sports and media are the main areas that you will be trained in Almost from the outset, you will be rewarded by helping real people who experience modern legal issues in their day-to-day life and in their business.
The firm is expanding fast and investing in our legal apprentices is one of the ways by which we secure the firm’s growth as we offer long term prospects upon qualification as a solicitor. Apprentices must be able to travel to our Essex offices. Your responsibilities would include: working with and supporting the lawyers in the firm, handling clients' calls and initial enquiries, attending court cases, attending meeting, drafting documents, and helping progress real cases and real time.
Minimum qualifications required
A qualifying law degree with a minimum 2.1, or a non-law degree minimum 2.1 and a GDL, PGDL, CPE or equivalent qualifications.
Skills and personal qualities
Excellent communication skills, excellent command of the English language and proficiency in MS Word. An ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others is of paramount importance.
We are looking for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, the type of person who would appreciate the importance of constant improvement and who would welcome feedback.
We welcome ambitious people who are committed and enthusiastic about learning, developing, and growing and those who are naturally curious and inquisitive. Being honest and self-reflective are the personal qualities that we value the most
Future prospects
Upon qualification as an internet lawyer, you will possess unique knowledge in an area of law of high demand. We aim to offer all our legal apprentices a position with the firm upon qualification.
Training provided
As a Solicitor apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be awarded with the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Your Level 7 apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face from BPP [alongside our award-winning internal training]. Coupled with on-the-job learning, completion of the apprenticeship will lead to obtaining your solicitor qualification.
In addition, we offer internal training and ongoing support for all our apprentices. The training includes one on one support by a dedicated solicitor, group training and video and online resources. The supervision is tight and ongoing as we want you to become the very best solicitor you would ever be.
How to apply for Post Graduate Legal Apprenticeship
To apply for our September 2023 Post Graduate Legal Apprenticeship intake, please email your CV, together with a cover letter to Support@CohenDavis.co.uk . Make sure that your cover letter contains enough information to allow us to make an initial assessment of your application.
Make sure your cover letter is unique and that it includes information about you, which explains why you wish to become a Post Graduate Solicitor apprentice and why you chose to apply to Cohen Davis Solicitors.
