Training Contract with Vacation Scheme in City of London

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Please select this vacancy to apply for a Training Contract/ two years Qualifying Work Experience to start in 2027 or 2028 in our Birmingham, Bristol, London or Watford offices. You can choose your preferred year and location on the application form.

Your Future in Law Starts Here

At VWV, we know that becoming a solicitor is about more than just excellent legal training; it\’s about feeling supported, challenged, and inspired as you grow. Our Trainee Solicitor programme is designed to give you real responsibility from the start, with opportunities to work closely with experienced lawyers on meaningful matters that make a real difference to our clients.

We\’re looking for people who are curious, collaborative and eager to learn. In return, we\’ll provide structured development, in a culture where you\’ll feel valued as an individual. With us, you\’ll gain the skills, confidence and experience to shape a career you\’re proud of.

\”Trainees at VWV are really well supported and given a good level of responsibility on interesting client facing work\”

\”I\’ve had meaningful responsibility on matters as a trainee, including handling client contact and delivering key pieces of work, creating the perfect environment to develop my skills and build my confidence\”

\”The supportive and collaborative culture at VWV makes you feel valued and encourages your personal ambitions and professional growth\”

\”The diverse nature of the work and the variety of seat options at VWV mean you\’re constantly exposed to new challenges and opportunities\”

Recruitment Process

• Application Deadline: 9th January
• Online Assessment: Eligible candidates will be invited to complete a bespoke data‑driven assessment.
• Video Presentation: Successful candidates will deliver a live presentation via Teams.
• Assessment Centre: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre at London (19th March) or Bristol (11th or 17th March).
• Vacation Scheme: Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a vacation scheme and interview at their preferred office in June.
• Offers: Training contract offers will be extended shortly after the vacation scheme concludes.

Training Contract

Your two‑year training contract will be varied and hands‑on, offering you the opportunity to experience four different practice areas, with each seat lasting six months. Our diverse practice areas include Real Estate, Private Client, Charity Law and Governance, Corporate, Regulatory Compliance, and Employment.

You will be supervised by an experienced solicitor in each seat, and the Early Talent team will provide additional support throughout your journey to qualification.

Responsibilities

• Engage with high‑profile cases and clients, providing practical legal advice.
• Attend client meetings, draft documents, and gain real‑world legal skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different departments and offices to deepen commercial understanding.

In addition, you will receive ongoing support from your trainee cohort, including a buddy from an earlier cohort, and quarterly knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Why Choose Us?

We are known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. We invite you to watch a short video on the right hand side to see what our people have to say about us.

We are committed to making your experience as rewarding as possible. If you haven\’t started your SQE or LPC, we will sponsor you to study an LLM in Legal Practice (SQE1 & 2) at the University of Law, along with a £4,000 grant. If you have already completed the LPC we still welcome your application and may even offer you the chance to start your training contract early.

We are striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. If you require any special adjustments to be made, please let us know.

Qualifications

Training to be a solicitor is academically challenging. We will be looking for good academic results. If you are a non‑law graduate, you will need to have completed a PGDL or other conversion course before starting the LLM, but you are welcome to apply without one.

Legal experience is not required, but any paralegal work or relevant commercial experience will help you demonstrate your commercial awareness. We value all kinds of experience (whether legal or not, paid or not) so share your story with us.

We are looking for individuals passionate about commercial law and who share our core values of teamwork, client focus, and a commercial approach. If you are adaptable, resilient, and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click the apply button to begin your online application. The deadline is 9th January.

Information Evenings

• London/Watford focus on 26 November at 6pm in our London office. Register your place here.
• Bristol focus on 2 December at 5:30pm in our Bristol office. Register your place here.

For any questions, please email careers@vwv.co.uk.