- Deadlines:
Training contract to commence 2019: 30/06/2017 Summer work placement: 20/01/2017 Other deadlines
Overview
- Address: Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol,
BS1 4QA - Phone: 0117 925 2020
- Fax: 0117 925 2025
- Email: careers@vwv.co.uk
- Web: www.vwv.co.uk
| Vacancies: | 8-10 |
|---|---|
| Trainees: | 17 |
| Partners: | 51 |
| Staff: | 300 |
| Work placement: | Yes |
| Number of work placements: | 15 |
| Minimum qualification: | 2.1 |
| Start salary: | £23,000 |
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Application details and method of selection
Applications should be made online via our website.
HR-led interview
Panel interview
Presentation
Written exercise
Firm description and career prospects
Veale Wasbrough Vizards acts nationally for clients in the education and charities, healthcare, public and family owned business sectors. We also offer a dedicated service to private clients; we; manage two distinctly branded divisions: Augustines Injury Law and Convey Direct. Our staff of 400; operate regionally & nationally and are based at our offices in the heart of : Bristol, London and Watford. Our combination of specialist expertise, genuine teamwork and client commitment sets us apart. That's why we're confident we can deliver the best and most effective legal solutions to help; our clients succeed.
With a team culture of support and friendliness we are committed to the growth and development of the careers of our staff. Our success is a reflection of the professional and personal fulfilment of our people. That's why we place so much emphasis on creating a work environment that provides opportunities, encourages participation and fosters achievement. Best in Bristol - Veale Wasbrough Vizards is proud to be accredited as a top 100 firm to work for by the Managing Partners Forum. We were voted 2011 'Regional Law Firm of the Year' at the Bristol Law Society awards. We are Lexcel and Investors in People accredited.
Sponsorship
Candidates who have been offered and have accepted a training contract with the firm may be eligible for sponsorship of tuition fees whilst studying for the Legal Practice Course. Veale Wasbrough Vizards offers an interest free loan to help with living expenses.
Work placements
We provide five days unpaid work experience in a variety of areas, including: Charities & education, commercial; commercial litigation; employment; regulatory compliance, private client (contentious probate and wills & trusts); and real estate (including construction and property litigation).
Training contract programme
Excellence, commitment and development are not words we use lightly in our graduate training programme. In every respect, they are words that lie at the very heart of our business and our culture. We have an excellent reputation for training and offer our trainees responsibility from day one. We provide four seats of six months in a variety of teams, including: charities, commercial; commercial litigation; employment; pastoral, private client (contentious probate and wills & trusts); and real estate (including construction and property litigation). Therefore trainees benefit from experience in a wide range of practise areas before qualification.
Seat options
Corporate, charities, employment, commercial litigation, commercial property, property litigation, construction, private client, commercial.
Type of practice
Corporate & Commercial, General Practice, Niche, General Commercial
Work areas
Offices
Birmingham, Bristol, London, Watford
Diversity access schemes
Pathways to Law
