Gordons Apprenticeship Programme (GAP)

Introduction

With our annual Gordons Apprenticeship Programme (GAP), we are looking for five bright and determined school leavers to join our business and become qualified legal executives. If you are leaving school next summer (2012) and looking to get into a career with great prospects then ‘GAP’ could be for you.

The programme is aimed at 17-18 year olds who have the drive and ability to gain high levels of skills and qualifications. Through practical experience and training you will gain valuable skills to set up an excellent career in law.

We are keen to welcome candidates who have shown evidence of determination and a willingness to overcome challenges, and particularly those who are the first member of their family to apply to Higher Education (excluding older brothers and sisters).

To find out if you're right for the programme, please download our job description.

What does the programme entail?

The programme consists of a mixture of work based training and education. Apprentices will work at Gordons and study for ILEX Examinations (Institute of Legal Executives) which, on average, will take four years of part-time study attending one day or evening class per week to qualify. Exams are held twice per year.

Stage 1 – Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice (this is set at ‘A’ level standard).

Stage 2 – Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice (this is set at honours degree level).

On completion of both stages of the qualification you will will be required to undertake a further two years employment, before becoming a legal executive lawyer at the firm.

Areas of experience offered

'GAP' offers practical experience across the following areas of law: Business recovery & restructuring, commercial contracts; commercial litigation; commercial property, corporate; debt recovery; employment; family; personal injury (claimant); personal injury (defendant); planning & environmental; personal law; residential conveyancing; and tax.

Are you right for us?

To be eligible for ‘GAP’ you must:

Have gained 3 or more A levels at grade B or above in academic subjects this summer
Have gained 5 GCSEs at grade A or above in academic subjects including English and Mathematics
Reside within easy travelling distance of our Leeds and Bradford offices
Be available to attend the work experience week at our offices in Leeds and Bradford

Benefits of GAP

Mentoring support is provided throughout the apprenticeship training by qualified staff who have completed the ILEX or CLC course
An annual salary of £10,390 per annum (equivalent to £200 per week) which will be reviewed on an annual basis
24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year
All training fees will be paid by the firm

Key dates - 2012

On-line application deadline – ongoing
Interviews will take place – once deadline for applications expired
1 week work experience placement – 30 July 2012
Apprenticeship offered (conditional of grades) – August 2012
Apprenticeship programme commences – September 2012

How do I apply?

Read the job description and ensure you fit the personality profile before applying. To apply, click on the following link to access our secure application form.

You will need to submit a school reference, attendance records, personal profile and your last two school reports with the application form.

Find out more

To find out more about Gordons Apprenticeship Programme, please contact Karen Mills, HR Manager on 01274 202 110 or at karen.mills@gordonsllp.com.