I think you should keep trying. Apprenticeships are always hard to come by but even more so these days. However you never know what is happening internally in a legal office. I got my apprenticeship because of a partnership break-up.
Don't just send in CV's without putting any thought into it. Do a bit of research on the areas the firm practices in and try and incorporate that into your covering letter.
Its also worth considering applying for jobs as legal secretary/executive. They will know what your up to and that your really looking for an apprenticeship but some offices will take you on with the condition that you work a year before going to PPC1. They get cheap labour and you get a well earned apprenticeship.
Don't just send in CV's without putting any thought into it. Do a bit of research on the areas the firm practices in and try and incorporate that into your covering letter.
Its also worth considering applying for jobs as legal secretary/executive. They will know what your up to and that your really looking for an apprenticeship but some offices will take you on with the condition that you work a year before going to PPC1. They get cheap labour and you get a well earned apprenticeship.