In June 2009 Lawrence was recruited by Ajax where he played for two seasons at U18 and U19 under trainer Gery Vink finishing the 2009/10 season as Netherlands U19 Eerstedivisie Runners-up and in 2010/11 as Netherlands U19 Eerstedivisie Champions.
In June 2009 Lawrence was recruited by Ajax where he joined a left-back pool which included Nicolai Boilesen, Dico Koppers and Mitchell Dijks. Lawrence played for two seasons in the Ajax A2 squad under trainer Gery Vink finishing the 2009/10 season as Netherlands U19 Eerstedivisie Runners-up and in 2010/11 as Netherlands U19 Eerstedivisie Champions.