GLS / GLP Legal Trainee Scheme 2025: Solicitors

Hi all, I’m a bit early, but starting starting a thread to share our journey highs and lows…
I’m a current civil servant looking to make the jump from policy mid-way through my career. I’m doing some info gathering on the application process, as well as any relevant info for existing CS - will share when ready 🙂 also v happy to share tips on behaviours.
PS. Really keen to hear from any other ‘mature’ candidates!

Have you considered the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship? You're essentially treated like a trainee and able to qualify a lot quicker.
I got into GLD on my third attempt. So, keep at it.

Have you considered the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship? You're essentially treated like a trainee and able to qualify a lot quicker.
I got into GLD on my third attempt. So, keep at it.

Hi all, I’m a bit early, but starting starting a thread to share our journey highs and lows…
I’m a current civil servant looking to make the jump from policy mid-way through my career. I’m doing some info gathering on the application process, as well as any relevant info for existing CS - will share when ready 🙂 also v happy to share tips on behaviours.
PS. Really keen to hear from any other ‘mature’ candidates!

Hi All ,
I want to ask whether by any chance you have a rough time estimate on when the apprenticeship application opens , I do remember last year was around October. Does it change every year?? I’m really wanting to do the apprenticeship instead of the LTS as I want to work while im studying .
Thanks 😊

Hi there,
I am currently a final year Law student and applied for trainee scheme. I completed the SJT last week and am waiting to hear back.

Hi, did you hear back from them today, as I have been invited to the next round and it seems a lot harder aha

Hi, yes also invited to the verbal test.

Hi there, yes I have been invited to the VRT. How about you?

yes same - just completed it, was very difficult, not sure i'll pass this round haha, wbu?

I agree it was difficult and more difficult than the SJT. The timing was intense as there was a lot to read and understand.

deadline is tomorrow, I wonder when we will receive results..

Hi, next Tuesday. Timetable published on website.

omg thanks! I didn't see that doc before

Has anyone heard back yet for CRT?