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DWF Vacation Scheme 2027

No published policyVacation Scheme

Unconfirmed. DWF publishes no sponsorship policy for its vacation scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. DWF's two week summer vacation scheme page is explicit that proof of right to work in the UK is required of all applicants, with no mention of sponsorship being available for the scheme itself. The page gives no salary figure for the scheme and no exact application deadline, only that applications are live.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
vacation scheme
Pay
not stated on page
2027 cycle
Applications open now, no closing date published
Confidence
medium

DWF Vacation Scheme: at a glance

DWF's summer vacation scheme lasts two weeks and places students across two different practice groups, working with partners, associates and trainees on live legal matters. Students attend internal workshops and presentations, prepare a solo presentation, and have a supervisor and trainee buddy. At the end of the two weeks they confirm whether they want to be considered for a training contract. Source

Duration
Two weeksSource
Who can apply
Applicants need proof of their right to work in the UK“All applicants must have proof of their right to work in the UK.”Source
The catch: The vacation scheme page says only "All applicants must have proof of their right to work in the UK." That is the check every UK employer runs and it does not say whether DWF will sponsor a visa. Nothing else on the early careers pages addresses immigration.
DWF early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What DWF publishes about this programme

Checked against DWF's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-24. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does DWF sponsor visas for its vacation scheme?

Unconfirmed. DWF publishes no sponsorship policy for its vacation scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. DWF's two week summer vacation scheme page is explicit that proof of right to work in the UK is required of all applicants, with no mention of sponsorship being available for the scheme itself. The page gives no salary figure for the scheme and no exact application deadline, only that applications are live.

What is the DWF vacation scheme?

DWF's summer vacation scheme lasts two weeks and places students across two different practice groups, working with partners, associates and trainees on live legal matters. Students attend internal workshops and presentations, prepare a solo presentation, and have a supervisor and trainee buddy. At the end of the two weeks they confirm whether they want to be considered for a training contract.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with DWF?

The vacation scheme page says only "All applicants must have proof of their right to work in the UK." That is the check every UK employer runs and it does not say whether DWF will sponsor a visa. Nothing else on the early careers pages addresses immigration.

When do applications open for the DWF vacation scheme?

Applications open now, no closing date published. Checked on 2026-10-01 against DWF's own site.

How long is the DWF vacation scheme?

Two weeks, according to DWF's own careers information.

Who can apply for the DWF vacation scheme?

Applicants need proof of their right to work in the UK, according to DWF's own careers information.

How should I confirm DWF's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on DWF's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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