Your Complete
Apprenticeship Hiring Toolkit
Everything you need to find, hire, and onboard the perfect Conveyancing or Probate apprentice.
Hiring an Apprentice is an Investment in Your Firm's Future
Hiring an apprentice is one of the most effective ways to close skills gaps, boost retention, and build a sustainable talent pipeline. But knowing where to start can be daunting.
We created this toolkit to demystify the process.
Here, you'll find a step-by-step guide and downloadable resources to help you confidently navigate every stage, from defining the role to making the perfect offer.
As specialists in property law training, we're not just a provider; we're your partner in building a successful team.
Your 5-Step Guide to Hiring Your Next Apprentice
Step 1: Define the Role & Level
First, decide what your firm needs.
Are you looking to upskill an existing team member or bring in new talent?
Do you need a Technician to support your fee-earners, or are you ready to develop a future licensed Practitioner?
A clear role is the foundation of a successful hire.
Step 2: Craft the Perfect Job Description
A great job description attracts great candidates.
It should be clear, concise, and sell the opportunity at your firm.
Focus on the learning experience and career path, not just the daily tasks.
Our template covers all the essential sections.
Attract & Shortlist Candidates
Now it's time to find your apprentice.
We can advertise your vacancy to our network of aspiring legal professionals.
When shortlisting, look for passion, eagerness to learn, and organisational skills over direct experience.
The Interview
Interviewing an apprentice is different from hiring an experienced fee-earner.
Focus on potential, attitude, and commitment.
Use competency-based questions to understand their problem-solving and communication skills.
Our guide provides questions tailored for apprentice candidates.
Make the Offer
You've found your candidate!
Your formal offer should include not just the salary and start date, but also key details about the apprenticeship programme, the training commitment, and the exciting career path ahead.
Use our template for a professional, comprehensive offer.
Choosing the Right Pathway for Your Firm
The Technician Apprenticeship
- Focus: Builds a highly competent and efficient support professional.
- Ideal for: School leavers, career changers, or administrative staff ready for the next step.
- Value to Your Firm: Increases productivity, frees up senior staff, and creates a solid foundation for your team.
The Practitioner Apprenticeship
- Focus: Develops a fully qualified and licensed professional capable of managing their own caseload.
- Ideal for: Ambitious Technicians, paralegals, or law graduates seeking a practical route to qualification.
- Value to Your Firm: Creates your next generation of fee-earners and leaders, ensuring long-term growth.
Making the Numbers Work: Funding Your Apprentice
Funding an apprenticeship is straightforward and highly cost-effective. Whether you're a large firm paying the Apprenticeship Levy or a smaller business, significant government support is available.
- Levy Payers: Use your existing funds to cover 100% of the training costs.
- SMEs: The government will fund 95% of the apprenticeship costs. You pay just 5%.
- Our Support: We provide a full cost breakdown and will guide you through the entire funding application process.
Ready to Build Your Team?
You have the tools, now let's put them into action.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our apprenticeship specialists to discuss your firm's specific needs and get answers to all your questions.