Overview
Leeds Graduate Apprenticeship 2026 – Professional Liability. The 30 month training programme involves working alongside our experienced lawyers in one of our legal teams, whilst studying with BPP one day per week. In addition to a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, you will have a tutor and skills coach at BPP to ensure you have support at work and with your studies.
Programme and Qualification
Over the course of the programme, you will gain Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) by working alongside experienced legal professionals on real cases, whilst studying towards a Level 6 CILEX qualification. You will also prepare for and complete the SQE, paving the way to becoming a qualified solicitor. This route provides an alternative to the traditional rotational training contract and allows you to earn while you learn. Kennedys will fully fund your training during the programme. Graduates looking to start the programme must have completed a law degree or a non-law degree and a law conversion course, prior to starting with Kennedys.
Team and Clients
Kennedys\' professional liability team deal with all areas of professional liability and handle claims of all sizes and complexity, including insurers who underwrite some of the world\'s largest financial institutions, global law firms, the\'Big Four\' accounting firms, as well as insurers who underwrite regional, local and smaller institutions and firms.
To be considered
* To have completed a law degree or a non-law degree and the GDL/PGDL.
Close date
Close date: 28 November 2025.
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with over 2,400 people worldwide across 44 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America. We have expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services, including litigation and defence of insurance and liability claims. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer.
What we offer
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. You\'ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, with opportunities for virtual learning, secondments to clients and our global offices, and a comprehensive benefits package (details available on request).
Equality and Compliance
Kennedys is committed to inclusive recruitment. We require compliance with relevant policies (Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management) and ask you to refer any breach to Risk & Compliance and complete mandatory training when requested.
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