Trainee solicitors

Excellence, commitment and development are not words we use lightly in our graduate training programme. In every respect, they are words that lie at the very heart of our business and our culture. Our success is a reflection of the professional and personal fulfilment of our people. That's why we place emphasis on creating a work environment that provides opportunities, encourages participation and fosters achievement.

Many of our partners and senior lawyers joined as graduates and are now widely respected experts in their chosen field of specialism. This stands as testament to the challenging and stimulating culture of the practice as well as the personal and professional opportunities presented by a dynamic and cosmopolitan city.

Candidates who have been offered and have accepted a Training Contract with the Firm may be eligible for full sponsorship for tuition fees whilst studying for the Legal Practice Course. Veale Wasbrough Vizards also offers an interest free loan to help with living expenses.

Summer work experience

Our Summer Work Experience scheme has been designed to provide an opportunity for you to gain valuable insight into the day to day workings of a large, progressive firm of commercial lawyers, the role of a Trainee Solicitor, our sectors and our culture.

If you are interested in pursing a career in law, we provide a limited number of opportunities for degree students to spend one week (unpaid) with us during the Summer.

You will spend time in different teams, which may include Augustines Injury Law, Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Education (Charities, Corporate, Employment and Pastoral), Employment, Private Client and Real Estate (including Construction and Property Litigation). 

During the week, you will spend time with our Trainee Solicitors and be involved with their work.

We accept applications from:

  • Penultimate-year and final-year undergraduate students
  • Postgraduates
  • Any other graduate wishing to commence a training contract in two years’ time.

Deadlines

Training contracts applications must be received by 30 June. Interviews are carried out during July and August, with offers being made on or after 1 September, for a place commencing September two years later.  Work experience candidates should apply before 31 March, for the summer.

Applications

Applications should be made by email using a training application form to jobs@vwv.co.uk together with your Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

The more junior fee-earners, especially trainees, welcome the care and skill with which their work is monitored. When necessary, corrections are required firmly, yet sensitively, and by encouragement and explanation, learning is achieved and motivation sustained.

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Sarah Cook
Head of Human Resources
Email:  
0117 314 5217

To apply, please email jobs@vwv.co.uk or call 0117 314 5617.

Veale Wasbrough Vizards is an equal opportunities employer.