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Irwin Mitchell Apprenticeships 2027

Pays £24,479 to £26,936 a year depending on location.

No published policyApprenticeships (Solicitor Level 7, Paralegal Level 3, Assistant Accountant, Business Administration)

Unconfirmed. Irwin Mitchell publishes no sponsorship policy for its apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Irwin Mitchell's own FAQ answers the visa question directly but narrowly: you need the right to work in the UK by the time you start, with approved paperwork provided before starting, and the page says nothing about whether Irwin Mitchell will sponsor a visa or require prior UK residency.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
£24,479, or £26,936 in London
2027 cycle
Applications for 2026 are closed and Irwin Mitchell asks candidates to register interest for 2027, no date published as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

Irwin Mitchell Apprenticeships: at a glance

Irwin Mitchell offers apprenticeships as an apprentice solicitor or paralegal, or in accounting or business administration, each working towards an industry-recognised qualification. Paralegal, accounting and business administration apprenticeships are 24-month contracts and the solicitor apprenticeship is a permanent contract. Most apprentices spend one full day a week on apprenticeship learning, and new apprentices attend a face to face induction each September. The 2026 application window has closed and candidates can register interest for 2027. Source

Who can apply
At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English and maths, for all programmes“We look for a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or levels 9-4 including English and maths for all our apprenticeship programmes.”Source
Starting pay
£24,479 starting salary, or £26,936 at the London office“You’ll have a starting salary of £24,479, or £26,936 if you’re at our London office.”Source
Degree requirement
The solicitor apprenticeship is only open to those without a degree“Our solicitor apprenticeship, on the other hand, is only available to those without a degree.”Source

How Irwin Mitchell recruits

2027 Solicitor Apprenticeship (applications 25 January to 18 February 2027). 4 stages, from Irwin Mitchell's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Irwin Mitchell names them.

  1. Stage 1: Short online form

    Application form

    Short online form, blind screened. Part of a combined first stage (form, strengths assessment, video interview) that takes up to two hours.

    “Stage 1: Short online form, strengths-based assessment and video interview Our blind screening approach means your information won't be shared with our assessors at any stage, it is just for reporting purposes.”
    Source

  2. Stage 1: Strengths-based assessment

    Online tests

    Online strengths-based assessment completed within the first stage. Provider not named.

    “Stage 1: Short online form, strengths-based assessment and video interview [...] We recommend you allow up to two hours to complete this section and take your time.”
    Source

  3. Stage 1: Video interview

    Other stage

    Video interview within the first stage, with on-camera tips. Not stated whether recorded or live.

    “During the video interview, think about your communication style, check your onscreen background, look at the camera, and smile!”
    Source

  4. Stage 2: Virtual assessment

    Assessment centre

    Virtual assessment with strengths-based exercises.

    “Stage 2: Virtual assessment Take part in exercises to assess your strengths.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Irwin Mitchell

“You'll need the 'right to work in the UK' by the time you start your apprenticeship, and we'll ask you to provide your approved paperwork before starting.”
Irwin Mitchell, from its own careers pages
The catch: This answer only covers having the right to work by the start date; it does not say whether Irwin Mitchell itself will sponsor that right to work, so do not read it as confirmation of sponsorship.
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What Irwin Mitchell publishes about this programme

Checked against Irwin Mitchell's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-22. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Irwin Mitchell sponsor visas for its apprenticeships?

Unconfirmed. Irwin Mitchell publishes no sponsorship policy for its apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Irwin Mitchell's own FAQ answers the visa question directly but narrowly: you need the right to work in the UK by the time you start, with approved paperwork provided before starting, and the page says nothing about whether Irwin Mitchell will sponsor a visa or require prior UK residency. Apprenticeships include Solicitor, Paralegal, Assistant Accountant and Business Administration routes, paying a starting salary of £24,479, or £26,936 in London. The firm's 2026 apprenticeship application window is closed as of 22 September 2026, with applicants asked to register interest for 2027.

What is the Irwin Mitchell apprenticeships?

Irwin Mitchell offers apprenticeships as an apprentice solicitor or paralegal, or in accounting or business administration, each working towards an industry-recognised qualification. Paralegal, accounting and business administration apprenticeships are 24-month contracts and the solicitor apprenticeship is a permanent contract. Most apprentices spend one full day a week on apprenticeship learning, and new apprentices attend a face to face induction each September. The 2026 application window has closed and candidates can register interest for 2027.

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 Irwin Mitchell?

This answer only covers having the right to work by the start date; it does not say whether Irwin Mitchell itself will sponsor that right to work, so do not read it as confirmation of sponsorship.

When do applications open for the Irwin Mitchell apprenticeships?

Applications for 2026 are closed and Irwin Mitchell asks candidates to register interest for 2027, no date published as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Irwin Mitchell's own site.

Who can apply for the Irwin Mitchell apprenticeships?

At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including English and maths, for all programmes, according to Irwin Mitchell's own careers information.

What does the Irwin Mitchell apprenticeships pay?

£24,479 starting salary, or £26,936 at the London office, according to Irwin Mitchell's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Irwin Mitchell apprenticeships?

The solicitor apprenticeship is only open to those without a degree, according to Irwin Mitchell's own careers information.

How should I confirm Irwin Mitchell's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Irwin Mitchell'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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