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Legal Apprenticeships

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Our legal apprenticeships are a great opportunity for A-level students looking to start their career within the legal sector, without the cost or time associated with university. 

An alternative to university

We understand that university is not for everyone and appreciate that practical work experience, alongside studying, works better for some individuals. 

DWF offer exciting apprenticeship opportunities for those looking to start their career as a Paralegal and Solicitor apprentice.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious college leavers or people looking for a new career in the legal sector. You will gain valuable legal experience at a global legal business, work towards a nationally recognised qualification, and receive a competitive salary at the same time.
 
Please note
 
Applications will open in March 2022 for our September 2022 intake. 
 
We recruit once a year for our Legal (Paralegal) Apprenticeships, and in order to be considered, you must be available to start employment in September. 
 
Graduates are not eligible to apply for a Paralegal Apprenticeship. Please visit our Graduate pages where you will find details of our vacation schemes and training contract opportunities.
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Interview with an apprentice - Holly O'Brien

Hear from Holly O'Brien about her route into DWF on a legal apprenticeship and experience so far.

Applications are now live for our Paralegal Apprenticeship commencing in Sept 2022
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Read our latest blogs

Apprenticeship blogs

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Apprenticeship over university?

Apprentice Solicitor, Rebecca Byrne, talks about the benefits of a legal apprenticeship scheme. 

 
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Apprenticeship kick-started my career

Paralegal Apprentice, Emily Barber, discusses how being an apprentice provides a good opportunity to build a network of connections.

 
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Developing your skill-set for the future

Lucas Metcalfe is a Paralegal Apprentice at DWF. In this blog he discusses his decision to embark on an apprenticeship scheme rather than a purely academic based route into law.

 
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Interview with an apprentice

Mia Langton is a Paralegal Apprentice. In this interview she talks about how her apprenticeship has helped to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career at DWF.

 
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My apprenticeship journey

Joanna Lafferty is a Recruitment Coordinator Apprentice at DWF.  In this blog she talks about her career journey and embarking on an apprenticeship during a global pandemic.

 
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From Apprentice to Solicitor

Holly O'Brien talks about her aspiring career goals after she was given the opportunity of working for a Solicitor Apprenticeship at DWF.

 
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Benefits of employing apprentices

Julia Perez, Partner and Head of the Lender Services & Legal Support Centre talks about the successful introduction of apprentices across our commercial services division.

 
“Going down the apprenticeship route was not a difficult decision for me as I knew that university was not for me. During my apprenticeship at DWF I will gain valuable experience and achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Legal Service after two years. I will then have the opportunity to access the Level 7 Solicitor Trailblazer Apprenticeship and further my career into law.”
Charlie Brooke, Paralegal Apprentice
“My role with the Personal Injury legal team includes admin duties such as helping to prepare enclosures and briefs. I achieved good GCSE results and chose to take an apprenticeship as I wanted a more hands on approach to learning. Undertaking the apprenticeship has helped me to become more independent and develop motivational skills. This will help me to secure a professional role in the future. My advice to new apprentices is to be proactive.”
Daniel Martin, Paralegal
“Supervising an apprentice is a really positive experience. Watching them develop and being able to contribute to their personal and professional development is immensely rewarding. Our apprentices are enthusiastic, keen to learn and ready to absorb information.”
Laurie Kershaw, Associate
“I am currently completing my Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship at DWF and really enjoy the balance of studying whilst working, as it allows you to get a qualification but also a real flavour for what it's like to work in a legal business. On completion I will be a fully qualified paralegal and intend to go onto the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.”
Sean Nicholson, Paralegal Apprentice