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Reinstate funding for all Level 7 solicitor apprenticeships

Submitted by Quail Zahra on Saturday 7th June 2025

Published on Tuesday 1st July 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 1st January 2026

Signatures: 18

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Petition Action

Reinstate funding for all Level 7 solicitor apprenticeships

Petition Details

We think the government must reconsider its decision to cut funding for some Level 7 solicitor apprenticeships. We believe these apprenticeships provide a vital, accessible path into law and this decision limits opportunities, especially for those relying on apprenticeships for social mobility.

Additional Information

We think the government must remove the age limit on funding Level 7 solicitor apprenticeships as it creates barriers for aspiring solicitors. We think age-based restrictions disproportionately affect parents returning to education, individuals prioritising work over study, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, legal profession already struggles with diversity; this policy worsens it. We urge policymakers to reconsider and keep apprenticeships accessible to all.


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