Frequently asked questions about Trainee Solicitor salaries The highest salary for a Trainee Solicitor in London is £53,306 per year. The lowest salary for a Trainee Solicitor in London is £33,791 per year.
Salaries for newly qualified lawyers across the rest of the UK are in the region of £40,000 to £70,000. If you become the partner of a firm you can expect a six-figure salary in a small, regional firm and a seven-figure salary in Magic Circle and USA-based firms.
It usually takes at least six years to qualify as a solicitor if you study law full time. It takes between three and six years to qualify by completing a solicitor apprenticeship. Most aspiring solicitors will take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Length of a period of recognised training If a trainee works for less than 32 hours during a week we would consider this a part time period of recognised training and the trainee will be expected to complete more than the minimum two year requirement.