Trainee Solicitor (Graduate Apprenticeship) Level 7 London EXTEND

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship Full-time for 30 months

Department: Legal

Location: London - London Broadcasting House

Salary: 33000 (5441 London Weighting)

This role is advertised as part of ourBBC Extend programmefor disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either:the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the definition of disability in theDisability Discrimination Act (1995)if applying in Northern Ireland. Youre broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments and medical conditions such as Cancer HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process or have any questions about our Extend programme please contact us via theEarly Careers Recruitment contact formand choose the Reasonable Adjustments option.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If youd like more information on BBC Extend please visit theBBC Extend webpage.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU

Join us as a trainee solicitor at the BBC and take the opportunity to kick-start your legal career in a role that will both challenge and excite you. Were committed to development of your skills and talent over the next 30 months leading to your qualification as a solicitor. Youll learn on-the-job at the same time as you will work towards your SQE exams under a day release scheme with our education provider.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME

BBC Legal is offering aspiring solicitors the chance to train in house at one of the worlds most respected broadcasters. Youll develop legal skills and experience while supporting the creation of global content. The work is wide ranging intellectually challenging and really interesting - with every day offering new opportunities to learn.

We are offering five graduates the chance to work as part of the BBCs extended legal team whilst studying for both parts of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). You will be a contributing member of the team from day one whilst earning a full time salary.

To find out more about the schemes we offer you can register to join one of our webinars here.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join a high performing collaborative team where your work helps shape content enjoyed by millions worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to combine training at a 100 person strong centralised legal function (that works like private practice) with even larger cutting edge business affairs teams in the media industry. Training in-house at the BBC offers a rare chance to grow personally and professionallydeveloping legal expertise while contributing to meaningful projects in a creative environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

Were interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence to our audiences.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Legal knowledge A solid foundation in law is essential and a willingness to deepen your understanding through studying for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
• Attention to detail Precision is crucial when handling complex legal documents and advice. Demonstrate your ability to work meticulously.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving Youll need to break down complex legal issues clearly and provide sound solutions often briefing senior lawyers and colleagues.
• Communication Clear confident and professional communication is essential both in writing and verbally.
• Integrity Trustworthiness and ethical judgement are at the core of all legal work.
• Resilience The apprenticeship is demanding; the ability to manage pressure balance full-time work with study and adapt to changing priorities is key.
• Collaboration Working effectively with colleagues across diverse teams to support the BBCs business objectives.

This scheme is aimed atgraduates. If you dont have a degree and youre interested in other roles at the BBC we recommend applying for jobs at theBBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC you must:

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme whether with the BBC or another organisation
• Identify as disabled under the Equality Act.

To apply for this scheme you must also:

• Have a qualifying law degree* or a non-law degree plus the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) achieved in the last 5 years (graduated 2021 or later) at grade/award 2:1 or above by the start of the scheme in September 2026
• Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or above or an equivalent qualification
• Have achieved A levels at grade AAB or above (or an international equivalent qualification)
• Not have achieved any part of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). If you have already achieved any part of the LPC or SQE you will not be eligible for this scheme.

*A qualifying law degree is a law degree program from a qualifying institution recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which covers English Foundational Law.

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