Fladgate: does its solicitor apprenticeship programme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policySolicitor Apprenticeship Programme (September 2027 cohort)

Unconfirmed. Fladgate publishes no sponsorship policy for its solicitor apprenticeship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Fladgate does not mention visas or sponsorship; its FAQ says applicants must independently obtain the right to work in the UK for the whole programme.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications for the September 2027 cohort opened on 24 September 2026; no closing date published
Confidence
high

Fladgate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme: at a glance

Locations
London (Covent Garden)Source
Degree requirement
At least two Bs and one C at A level (or equivalent), achieved before joining, contextually assessedSource

Every programme and stage at Fladgate

The catch: Fladgate's FAQ says: 'You'll need to independently obtain the right to work in the UK before you join us. Your right to work must span the entire six year programme.' A visa that expires part way through, such as a Graduate visa, would not meet that.

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What Fladgate publishes about this programme

Checked against Fladgate's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Sources

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Common questions

Does Fladgate sponsor visas for its solicitor apprenticeship programme?

Unconfirmed. Fladgate publishes no sponsorship policy for its solicitor apprenticeship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Fladgate is a Covent Garden law firm. Its solicitor apprenticeship combines paid work with a fully funded LLB (Hons) law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) at the University of Law, leading to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales within six years and with no tuition fees. In years one to four apprentices spend a year in each of Corporate, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution and Funds, Finance and Regulatory; in years five and six they rotate every six months alongside the trainee cohort. Entry needs at least two Bs and one C at A level (or equivalent) achieved before joining, assessed contextually through the Real Rating system. Selection is an online application, online assessment and video interview, then an assessment day in Covent Garden and a partner interview. Fladgate does not mention visas or sponsorship; its FAQ says applicants must independently obtain the right to work in the UK for the whole programme.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Fladgate?

Fladgate's FAQ says: 'You'll need to independently obtain the right to work in the UK before you join us. Your right to work must span the entire six year programme.' A visa that expires part way through, such as a Graduate visa, would not meet that.

When do applications open for the Fladgate solicitor apprenticeship programme?

Applications for the September 2027 cohort opened on 24 September 2026; no closing date published. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Fladgate's own site.

Where is the Fladgate solicitor apprenticeship programme based?

London (Covent Garden), according to Fladgate's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Fladgate solicitor apprenticeship programme?

At least two Bs and one C at A level (or equivalent), achieved before joining, contextually assessed, according to Fladgate's own careers information.

How should I confirm Fladgate's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Fladgate's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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