Training contract, vacation scheme, and summer associate eligibility — UK (England & Wales). Sourced from the firm's own careers pages where possible; unconfirmed fields are marked, never guessed. Check your own eligibility across all firms →
| Location | Birmingham / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Classification minimum | 2:1 |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Yes |
| PGDL required | Yes |
| PGDL funded | Yes |
| Maintenance grant | Not confirmed |
| Application window | No dates currently published. |
Below-2:1 applications still reviewed with mitigating circumstances considered. Explicitly accepts law and non-law graduates. Salaries vary hugely by office.
Source: https://dwfgroup.com/en/careers/graduate-recruitment/trainee-solicitor-programme/faqs — last verified 2026-08-27
| Location | Birmingham / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Classification minimum | 2:1 |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Yes |
| PGDL required | Yes |
| PGDL funded | Yes |
| Maintenance grant | Not confirmed |
| Application window | No dates currently published. |
DWF pays course fees for SQE/Diploma/IPLS depending on jurisdiction of qualification.
Source: https://dwfgroup.com/en/careers/graduate-recruitment/trainee-solicitor-programme/faqs — last verified 2026-08-27