Graduate and career changers | Early Careers

DWF is an exciting place to start your career and achieve your potential. Whether you are considering your next steps after university or looking for a career change, the next stage of your career starts at DWF.

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Vacation scheme
Training contract
Ethnic Minority Programme
Social Mobility Programme
Solicitor apprenticeship

Vacation scheme

If you are looking to start a career as a commercial lawyer, there is no better place to start than applying for a vacation scheme at DWF.

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Training contract

Our training contract is the first step on your journey to become an outstanding lawyer at a global legal business.

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Ethnic Minority Programme

Our Ethnic Minority Programme has been developed to provide individuals from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background with mentoring and skills sessions ahead of a paid work experience scheme.

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Social Mobility Programme

Our Social Mobility Programme has been developed to provide individuals from diverse backgrounds with mentoring and skills sessions ahead of a paid work experience scheme.

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Solicitor apprenticeship

Our solicitor apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious sixth form/college leavers looking to start their career within the legal sector, without the cost or time associated with university.

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