Work Experience / Vacation Schemes

Summer Vacation Scheme – University Students

Our summer vacation scheme is an ideal way for University students studying law to gain experience in a modern, progressive law firm.

Each placement is for one week and you will spend your time working in a variety of departments including Private Client, Family, Property, Dispute Resolution and Commercial. Wollens are one the the largest independent law firms in the South West, employing 140 people with exceptional specialists across private client and commercial law. The business has showed steady growth in recent years with a firm wide re-brand in 2019. We are ranked in the current Legal 500 Directory and are certified as a Great Place to Work. Alongside this we are accredited by Planet Mark aligning our commitment to sustainable working.

We have offices in Torquay, Exeter and Barnstaple and each office will be offering placements.

We offer the scheme at the end of June/beginning of July.

2025 Vacation Scheme

Applications for the 2025 will be open from 28th  January 2025 and will close on 28th March 2025.

A link to the application form will be placed on this page, please do not apply before then and only apply using the application form.

The dates will be;

• 23 June – 27 June 2025
• 30 June – 4 July 2025.

Work Experience – School Age:

Unfortunately we are not able to provide work experience for school age students.

We do attend school careers fayres in our region and are happy to discuss opportunities and careers in the legal sector at these events.