The law firm has an existing program called Eversheds Aspire, but this new scheme will enable qualification as a solicitor following six years of work-based learning, followed by a Solicitors Regulatory Authority assessment. BPP University will also have the ability to award an LLB as part of the programme.

The scheme, available to those with a minimum of five GCSE grades A-C who are expecting good A-level results, is part of a drive to create new routes to qualification. It enables participants to qualify while earning a salary of £15,200 outside London and £17,200 in London (which will increase incrementally year on year), rather than paying the tuition fees required for full-time study.