We are a rapidly expanding law firm with a growing presence throughout Lancashire and beyond. We have offices in the centre of Accrington, Barnoldswick, Blackburn, Bristol, Carlisle, Chorley, Clitheroe, Darwen, Great Harwood, Lytham and Pontefract.

We cover most aspects across the legal spectrum, but categorise the services we offer into four key areas, those being Personal Advice, Commercial Advice, Family Law, and Property.

Our service to our clients and commitment to our people have earned us many enviable accolades; we have been recognised for many years as a leading firm by the Legal 500 and have been awarded a spot on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year.

Our programme is focused around developing your career. Throughout your time with us, you’ll be presented with opportunities to maximise your personal development, individual competencies and, ultimately, become a qualified member of staff.

You’ll get excellent individual support to maximise your potential and career aspirations. You’ll also acquire transferable skills such as team working, numeracy, communication, presentation, IT, critical thinking and problem-solving.

You’ll study in a highly practical learning environment, designed to develop your ability to deal with real-life situations.

The Watson Ramsbottom Apprenticeship Programme is for ambitious individuals who are looking to gain hands-on experience and develop specific skills in a professional working environment, building towards a career with the added benefit of being able to earn a wage at the same time.

Applicants are required to have:

• GCSEs: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English.

Plus, one of the following:

• UCAS: 112 points (BBC) at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• BTEC Diploma: D*D*
• Access to higher education: Pass with 112 points
• International baccalaureate Diploma: 112 points in higher level subjects
• Our Apprenticeships have flexible entry requirements which take into consideration prior qualifications and experience. This may also include consideration of year of entry

The scheme is ideal for people who prefer learning through practical work rather than traditional classroom education. Our apprenticeships are suitable for people who are just leaving college and are looking to take their first major step into the working world. This path offers the perfect opportunity to combine learning with real-world application.