Are apprenticeships looked down on?

I am trying to keep my options as open as possible and I am looking at apply for law apprenticeships. Is this a good route to choose or will my employers think that I am underqualified despite getting the actual qualifications?
Also what is a catch with law apprenticeships like it seems a little too good to be true that you study and also get paid (not a lot but still money is money) and get no debt

No it's not looked down on. If it's something advertised by the govt then employers need to accept it and I'm sure the govt currently are promoting apprenticeships vs going University for vocational courses anyways not medicine etc.

Law apprenticeship there's no catch, it's simple as it is- is it 6 years or something you qualify as a solicitor through a different route than doing a degree/University route? Go down that route there's people who have been doing it for years. I'm sure I've seen city centre law firms advertised apprenticeships too. It just seems to be more advertised on social media these days than anything. As an apprenticeship way you gain as much exposure to the law environment. I'm guessing you'll be doing it at a law firm right? So why would they look down at you? As long as it's clearly written in writing this is how long, what qualifications you'll gain and if you'll become a solicitor or a paralegal just be careful.

Just be careful to try an avoid those back street law firms and get into a good one I'm just mindful you don't want to end up being in an unsupportive apprenticeship employer. See what their ex apprentices have gone on to do etc

Ash is spot on, you want to aim for a good employer. They’re much more likely to invest in your development and have the budget to go above and beyond.

You typically finish as skilled as the people who train you. So working with experienced colleagues will give you an advantage.

My career path was quite unique, where I dropped out of school at 16 and did the apprenticeship route from level 2 to level 6 (Bachelors Degree).
I did engineering, not law, but I think I can offer some insight.

L2-L3
You start not knowing anything and definitely feel like an idiot compared to colleagues. It’s important to put that aside and focus on considering everyone as a mentor. I felt that there was plans for me in the long term and that my employer was invested in me.

L4-L6
Often felt in over my head. The expectations and level of work increased significantly. It was more stressful and having an understanding and considerate employer was paramount.

Post-apprenticeship
I finished my apprenticeship as a crucial team member and a subject matter expert in areas the business lacked. They’d ultimately crafted me over the years to fill the skill gaps the team had. I’m now often approached for guidance and help due to the time I’ve spent working at the company.

In summary
It feels too good to be true, almost like you’ve cheated your way into post-grad employment through a family member, but likely only if you land a top employer.
However, it’s both an emotional, psychological, and physical challenge to develop into the employers vision of what they want you to become. It takes a lot of hard work. I think if I didn’t enjoy the work so much, I’d of dropped out due to stress.

A little on the long side, but hope this was insightful.

Thank you that was really helpful. I have one more question but do you feel tied to your company? Like if you wanted to change from one company to another could you do that or are you viewed as just educated for that one company (if that makes sense)

Thank you that was really helpful. I have one more question but do you feel tied to your company? Like if you wanted to change from one company to another could you do that or are you viewed as just educated for that one company (if that makes sense)