Solicitor apprentices

Throughout your application, we will be look to answer two fundamental points throughout the process: 

• Why you want to be a solicitor?
• Why you want to do the Solicitor Apprenticeship route with Lewis Silkin?

You should view your application as an opportunity to introduce yourself to us, and layout what makes you a strong candidate for our apprenticeship. Please read the questions asked of you, and consider how your answer relates to the two questions asked above. Please also be conscious of timelines – our deadline is Thursday 18 December 2025.

Following the application stage, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual assessment day. This is your opportunity to really showcase the skills you highlighted in your application. The day will include a written exercise, a presentation and an interview (your interview will be with a member of HR and an Associate).  

Following the virtual assessment day, shortlisted candidates will be invited to our assessment day at our London office. This will include one partner interview, a written exercise and a case study exercise. You'll also get the opportunity to tour our offices and meet our current apprentices.

The advice "be yourself" can feel a little redundant at assessment days, but this advice really means "try not to let the nerves get the better of you". If you've made it to the final assessment day, that means that a number of people have endorsed your application to attend our assessment day, and are already rooting for you! The assessment day is also as much an opportunity for you to get to know us, as it is for us to meet you. We implore you to ask any questions you have and get to know our firm.