Do you prefer working whilst learning?
Are you interested in a career in professional services?
Why not consider an apprenticeship in one of our business support functions?
Non Legal Apprentices will work in either one of our central support teams (Office Management, Finance or IT) or within a legal team providing dedicated administrative support.
The starting salary outside of London is £14,500 plus benefits and £17,500 in London. Throughout the apprenticeship you will have the support of your team members along with a dedicated supervisor and mentor.
Non Legal Apprentices will study a range of modules, usually online, covering the topics required by the awarding body such as City & Guilds, BIFM or AAT.
The most relevant apprenticeship will be selected based on the role you are undertaking. The Level 2 or Level 3 qualification will be offered depending on your current qualifications and scope within the role.
Entry level requirements
As well as good academics, you must have excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions and be able to work well as part of a team. You do not need legal work experience to apply, but work and life experience is valuable.
In your application we are keen to see your drive and determination for a career in professional services and a good understanding of our firm.
Online application
The first step is to make your application. Follow the instructions detailed for each individual vacancy. If you are required to produce a covering letter as part of your application, please make sure you address the following areas:
Spend time producing your answers and don’t hold back- really sell yourself to us! Pay attention to your grammar and spelling, and don’t always rely on your spell checker!
As we shortlist and recruit on an ongoing basis please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview
If your application is successful you will be invited for an initial interview. If you are successful at this stage the next step will be a further interview with the team you will be working with.
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.
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.
At DWF we provide opportunities for real career progression and growth, by choosing apprenticeships that are mapped to specific roles and divisions that are growing within our business. In this blog Aisha Saeed talks more about the apprenticeship programmes that are available.
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Julia Perez, Partner and Head of the Lender Services & Legal Support Centre talks about the successful introduction of apprentices across our commercial services division.
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