Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer Apprenticeship Pathway
Everything you need to know about starting a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.
Apprenticeship Standard Details
DURATION
36 Months
START WAGE
£35,750/yr
SOC CODE
2412
Entry Requirements:
- LLB Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
- SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) 1 & 2 qualification & SRA Admission
Typical Learning Modules:
• Corporate Law & Contracts
• M&A Due Diligence
• Regulatory Compliance
• Commercial Litigation
Certification Outcome
Degree / Professional Accreditation for Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
Top Training Providers
- Imperial College London
- University of Manchester
- QA Higher Education
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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