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Vacation scheme story “The exposure to real work and to Trainees talk
the partners, including heads of the
Name: Matthew Grice (Future Joiner) ”practice groups, was exceptional.
University studied at: Loughborough University I completed a vacation scheme in the London office
Subject studied: Geography and had the opportunity to spend a week in both Matthew Grice
Office location: London the corporate and real estate practice groups. The
exposure to real work and to the partners, including bowling followed by a meal on Brick Lane and a
I wanted to start my legal heads of the practice groups, was exceptional. partner meal at the Fish Market in Liverpool Street.
career at an ambitious
law firm. I was impressed I was provided with an exciting timetable for the two Before attending the scheme I was anxious knowing
by DWF’s unprecedented that it was partly a two week interview. Nevertheless,
at no point did it feel like an interview, instead I found
it a great way to get an understanding of the work,
growth, developing the firm’s weeks which included time in the practice groups, clients and culture of DWF. The vacation scheme
key practice areas through presentations from partners and associates and a confirmed to me that DWF was my first choice.
mergers and acquisitions, number of workshops. I wasn’t just sat photocopying;
exceptional lateral hires and my supervisor tasked me with a variety of interesting After the vacation scheme, I attended an assessment
extensive internal investment. jobs, including sitting in on conference calls, delivering centre and am looking forward to joining DWF as a
documents to the Royal Courts of Justice and trainee solicitor – especially since the move into the
researching points of law relevant to a client. iconic ‘walkie talkie’ building. I’ve stayed in touch with
many of the other students throughout studying my
However, the vacation scheme was not all work. DWF LPC – the scheme was a great opportunity to start
treated the vac schemers to a number of social events building my network.
including drinks at a cocktail bar on the River Thames,
a “create your own pizza” night at Pizza Express,
