The start of your career can be difficult to navigate. Wondering what path you should take. Not knowing where to begin. But it's also exciting. Heading out on your own. Finding your passion.
At Taylor Wessing we don't fear the future. We embrace it. And help shape it. If you want to learn from inspiring minds. To work with clients who are changing the game. To unleash your limitless potential.
We're the firm for you.
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Read how to apply for our Vacation Schemes, the only route to a training contract with us.
Find out moreI initially joined Taylor Wessing as a paralegal and got to experience the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence and its inclusive, supportive culture first-hand.
My time as a paralegal left an indelible impression on me and solidified my desire to pursue a career as a lawyer at the firm.
My first seat was in the Private Client team and I absolutely loved it.
I received a lot of hands-on experience with trust structures, often involving complicated international elements, along with other tricky advisory pieces considering tax and other areas. The team undertakes an incredibly broad range of work, meaning that every day brings its own unique challenges and keeps you on your toes!
During your training contract you'll be given high levels of responsibility, varied work and consistent learning opportunities.
You'll be fully supported and equipped with the insight and experience to confidently take your career in any direction you wish.
I joined Taylor Wessing's Patents and Innovation group as a senior associate in 2020.
As a patent litigator I was particularly attracted to the prestigious clients Taylor Wessing represents in many high-profile cases and its top-tier reputation.
What I found particularly attractive about Taylor Wessing was the volume of work it conducts with start-ups.
This involves working on cutting-edge matters and collaboration with exceptional individuals in the tech and life sciences industries, which have provided me with a steady stream of challenging yet fascinating work.
From helping negotiate documents for a huge construction project in Central London to advising a start-up fintech firm on UK regulation, my time at Taylor Wessing has exceeded all my expectations.
I have been able to develop my skills as a solicitor in a supportive environment whilst being offered plenty of client contact and responsibility.
Trainees are given real responsibilities, and sometimes you might be the only trainee on a project or matter.
This can mean a steep learning curve, but it allows you to grow and learn very quickly.
I was attracted to Taylor Wessing due to its Disputes and Investigations team and joined the firm two years after I qualified.
The work we do is really varied, and in a single day I could be advising an individual, a start-up founder and in-house counsel across different sectors. Cases are often reported in the press, which makes you realise the impact the work you do has in the real world (which is easy to overlook when you're working at your desk!).
Talent knows no distinction
We want to recruit the best people, so we're working to ensure talented students and graduates from every background can access opportunities with us.
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