Vacation Scheme
Applications for our two-week 2025 Vacation Scheme will open on 1 February 2025 and close on 28 February 2025. Our scheme will take place between 23 June 2025 and 4 July 2025.
Our Vacation Scheme is open to applicants moving into their third year of undergraduate study and above. Places are available in our London, Birmingham and Leeds offices. Please keep an eye on this page for further updates and the link to apply.
For any queries related to Devonshires Vacation Scheme, please contact trainee.recruit@devonshires.co.uk
The Devonshires Vacation Scheme enables you to spend time within two of our specialist departments carrying out ‘real-life’ legal work and contributing to live cases. During the two-week placement there will be ample opportunity to network with colleagues both inside and outside of your assigned departments. You will also be paired up with a current Trainee to find out more about Devonshires and our training contract provision. Throughout the scheme we offer a combination of activities including Lunch & Learns and a variety of social events.
You will receive a topped-up Living Wage allowance to assist with the cost of travel and other expenses.
Applications for our 2025 Vacation Scheme will open on 1 February 2025 and close on 28 February 2025. Please keep an eye on this page for further updates and the link to apply.
Applicants for our Vacation Scheme can express an interest in our Training Contract as part of their Vacation Scheme application. Our Vacation Scheme is an integral part of our training contract recruitment process. Candidates who attend the scheme undergo various assessments in place of the trainee recruitment assessment centre.
Hear from Will O’Brien on why the Devonshires’ vacation scheme is valuable for participants:
Feedback from Attendees
“The vacation scheme at Devonshires was a really enjoyable and informative experience. We were given lots of opportunities to meet current trainees to ask questions and learn more about the firm, and the work we were given was varied and interesting.”
“I honestly had such a great time and it’s been such a valuable experience for me to attempt some real work. I feel that everyone in the HMPL department was so kind and helpful. I felt able to speak to anyone in the office and people took the time to answer my questions. I found the work to be varied and interesting which helped gain a deeper insight into the range of work Devonshires do.”
“The vacation scheme was a great opportunity to get to know the people at Devonshires, and provided first hand insight into life as a trainee.”
“The Vacation Scheme at Devonshires Leeds Office has been incredibly insightful and has no doubt boosted my understanding of the legal profession.”
“I had a great week at Devonshires Solicitors Vacation Scheme. Every task was challenging and varied, I hope to return to the firm in the future!”
“I had a wonderful time on the Devonshires Vacation Scheme in the Banking, Governance & Corporate department! Everyone was extremely welcoming and gave me a variety of interesting work. I would definitely recommend and the firm is extremely welcoming!”
“The vacation scheme was fun, informative (sometimes scary; but think that is like any vacation scheme!) and very exciting tasks that were of genuine use for future training contract which will stay with me. Cannot stress enough how helpful/genuine the lessons were in how the assessment centre works.”
“Devonshires created a very welcoming environment which was very comfortable to work in and made me feel like I could thrive here.”
“I am truly amazed by the firm’s supportive culture and friendly staff.”
“I highly recommend the Devonshires Vacation Scheme for anyone interested into gaining a practical insight into a commercial law firm with a very friendly and down-to-earth culture. The opportunity to network with lawyers of all levels, take part in real work and attend court make it a great opportunity to take advantage of.”
“The level of responsibility and mentoring I received at Devonshires was unparalleled. I learnt many think across a large scope about the legal areas of real estate and property litigation. I will take these skills with me as I grow and develop as a solicitor. I was able to share my views freely with partners, associates, trainees and paralegals with no judgement. I thoroughly enjoyed the Vacation Scheme.”
“The team absolutely makes this firm. The culture is extremely collaborative and I quickly felt like I was a ‘real’ employee at the firm.”
