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Careers with Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing recruit aspiring solicitors for their award winning training contract and work placements. Opportunities that are open for applications will be listed below. 

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Training Contract

Within a small intake of around 25 graduates, you'll find the support you need to flourish throughout your training contract while benefiting from the experience you need to become a brilliant lawyer. Across two years, you'll move through four six-months seats in different practice groups. All trainee solicitors take on a seat in either Corporate or Finance, and at least one seat must involve contentious work.

The Firm offer up to 23 training contracts each year in London, and 2 training contracts in Cambridge. Regardless of whether you're based in London or Cambridge, they'll provide you with all the training and experience to help you succeed. 

Vacation Scheme

Taylor Wessing's award-winning scheme lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor in a fast-paced international law firm. You’ll spend two weeks immersed in two different practice areas, gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of their approachable associates and partners. You'll also be involved in socials, networking opportunities, pro bono work and more, so you'll end the scheme with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction. To be eligible to apply for their Summer Vacation Scheme you'll need to be in the second year of your degree or beyond.

The Firm's 2024 Summer Vacation Scheme is the only way to be considered for a September 2025/26 training contract position. Applications open on 1 September and close on 1 December 2023.

Open Days

Throughout October and November Taylor Wessing will be running a series of Open Days where you'll get the chance to learn more about the firm and hear from both senior lawyers and trainee solicitors. Their Open Days will be hosted in person and online so you can select a date and format which works for you. You'll need to complete an application form to attend.

To be eligible to attend you must be a penultimate year lawyer or non-law finalist as this open day will be focussed on their vacation scheme opportunities.

For details of how to apply and deadlines please visit their website.

First Year Opportunities

In April 2024, Taylor Wessing will host their two-day First Year Insight Scheme where you'll get the chance to learn more about the firm, network and think commercially. The First Year Insight Scheme is a great step to ensure you're ready to apply for the 2025 Summer Vacation Scheme.

The First Year Insight Scheme will take place on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 April 2024.

To apply for the 2024 First Year Scheme, you'll need to be in the first year of your degree (studying any subject) and complete an application form to attend.

Applications open on 1 December 2023 and close on 1 February 2024.

Solicitor Apprenticeship

Taylor Wessing's six-year programme has been designed to enable you to hit the ground running from day one. You'll work towards an LLB (Hons) Law and a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Each week you will spend four days working in a practice area, working on cases for their clients with one day studying with their training provider, University of Law (ULaw). All your tuition fees will be paid for you, and you'll earn a salary whilst training and gaining your qualifications.

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