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Setting yourself up for vacation scheme success
Learn what firms are really assessing on a vacation scheme and how to prepare, perform confidently, and build strong relationships throughout the experience.
- Tue, 09 Jun
- 11:00-12:00 GMT
- Virtual Event
Apply now!Opportunity & Inclusion at Winston Taylor
We foster a collaborative culture where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. By broadening access to opportunity and investing in inclusion, we strengthen our firm and deliver exceptional service to our clients and colleagues.
Balance in Business Network
The Balance in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day and International Men’s Day with storytelling events involving the themes of "invest in women" and "positive male role models". In response to feedback from the network, they also brought women together to hear from senior women leaders on the power of networking, which created a forum to put their networking skills to the test and develop relationships across teams and practice areas. Building on previous menopause awareness campaigns and events, the network launched the Menopause Cafe, a support group for colleagues impacted. This has proven to be a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to supporting our people in all life stages.
Cultural Diversity Network
The Cultural Diversity Network started the year by revisiting the topic of anti-racism, and they hosted an informative and educational webinar in April in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Network and myGwork. The network also embarked on a storytelling journey with colleagues of different religious and cultural backgrounds as we marked significant occasions. Finally, this year saw the inaugural meeting of the Black Heritage Group in response to feedback from network members, which aims to centre and amplify the voices of Black colleagues.
LGBTQ+ Network
The LGBTQ+ Network has continued to engage with colleagues in moments of celebration and education during LGBTQ+ History Month, Pride Month, and other key observances across the year. We heard from MindOut, the national mental health charity for the LGBTQ+ community, on the importance of mental health support and safe spaces.
Emily Garside also delivered Talking Pride sessions in our London and Liverpool offices, sharing insights on history, flags, labels, and representation. We celebrated Pride across all of our U.K and Ireland offices, including an enlightening discussion with client panelists on authentic Pride support in our London headquarters and some memorable march moments from Cambridge, Dublin, and Liverpool’s local Pride parades.
Our partnership with myGwork continued to flourish this year. We sponsored WorkPride, took part in WorkFair for the second year, and supported their global inclusion campaigns. We continue to support the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre as a corporate sponsor, ensuring its longevity as a vital hub of services and support for the LGBTQ+ community. We also took part in National Student Pride in early 2025.
Social Mobility Network
The Social Mobility Network has continued its robust support for social mobility outreach programs, engaging with schools and building connections with universities to provide insights into legal careers, networking opportunities, and offer practical workshops. The dedication of network members to mentoring Year 12 and 13 students exploring a career in law has proven invaluable once again, with 100% of student mentees reporting they felt motivated to work harder in school, felt more confident about different career pathways, and felt like they can succeed in a professional environment like Winston Taylor.
The network has also supported the firm’s collaboration with the 93% Club through their flagship Social Mobility Factory event and engagement with 93% Club university societies.
Family Matters Network
The Family Matters Network has created forums for colleagues to discuss family-related topics, including navigating divorce and separation, neurodiversity, and managing a high-performance career. The network has also developed support groups that have brought together colleagues experiencing similar events or phases within their families, including elder care, single parenting, parenting neurodivergent children, and returning parents.
Additionally, the network’s committee members were influential in developing the firm’s new Family Leave Policies that increased paternity leave to 12 weeks and introduced neonatal and carer leave for our people.
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