Training Contract with Vacation Scheme

Please select this vacancy to apply for a Training Contract to start in September 2029 in our Birmingham, Bristol, London or Watford offices. You'll be able to choose your preferred 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.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what some of our current trainees have to say about life at VWV:

"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"

What's involved in the Training Contract itself?

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.   

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

During your training contract, you'll have the chance to:

- Engage with high-profile cases and clients, providing practical legal advice.

- Attend client meetings, drafting documents, and gaining real-world legal skills.

- Collaborate with colleagues from different departments and offices to deepen your commercial understanding.

- Explore how AI and legal technology can best help us support our clients.

In addition, you'll receive ongoing support from your fellow trainees, including a buddy from an earlier cohort, quarterly knowledge-sharing sessions and trainee away days. These are e a chance for trainees to gather, exchange insights, and connect with the wider firm. And of course, there's always time to socialise and build lasting connections.

Training to be a solicitor is academically challenging, so we'll be looking for good academic results. If you're a non-law graduate, you will need to have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) or another conversion course before starting the LLM (SQE1 & 2), but you are welcome to apply without one. 

Although legal experience isn't required, any paralegal work or relevant commercial experience will help you demonstrate your commercial awareness. We value all kinds of experiences (whether legal or not, paid or not), so don't hesitate to share your story with us and discuss those transferable skills.

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