Limitless

Limitless is designed to introduce Year 12 students to the world of law. Featuring monthly upskilling workshops, networking opportunities and a two-day work shadowing opportunity, Limitless will let you experience what it's like to work in a leading law firm. We'll introduce you to the skills you'll need for a career in law and help you kickstart your career as a solicitor. 

Applications to Limitless are open to students in Year 12 from low socio-economic backgrounds and/or Black heritage. To take part in the scheme you must have achieved seven GCSEs at grade 6 and above, including at least a grade 7 in Maths and English. You'll also need to be free to attend all the monthly sessions and the two in-person work shadowing days in October.

Our 2024 cohort commented that "the Early Talent and shadowing teams were incredibly welcoming", that across the scheme they have "learnt a lot, including new legal terms" and Limitless has "opened [their] eyes up to a different area of law that [they] had not considered before". 

Applications for 2025 are now closed.

Taster Week

As part of our Taster Weeks, taking place in October and November, we invite you to a series of Open Days designed to provide you with valuable insights into our firm. During these events, you will have the opportunity to connect with our senior lawyers and trainee solicitors, who will share their experiences and expertise. We offer both in-person sessions at our offices and online options to accommodate your schedule. You'll need to complete our short application form to secure your place. 

Dates: 

21 to 25 October 

• Monday 21 October: Open Day (London office)
• Tuesday 22 October: Virtual Open Day
• Wednesday 23 October: STEM Open Day 
• Thursday 24 October: Virtual Open Day Workshops
• Friday 25 October: Open Day - underrepresented groups

11 to 15 November

• Monday 11 November: Open Day (London office)
• Tuesday 12 November: Virtual Open Day Workshops
• Wednesday 13 November: Brunel University Open Day
• Thursday 14 November: Cambridge Open Evening
• Friday 15 November: Virtual Open Day 

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Webinar Week

Throughout Webinar Week, which runs from 30 September to 4 October 2024, we will host a series of online events to illuminate the various sectors we specialise in and provide guidance from our Early Talent team. During our sector spotlight series, you’ll hear from our senior lawyers about the pivotal role of each of our sectors. You’ll also have opportunities to engage with the early talent team and our trainee solicitors through online sessions designed to offer insights into life at Taylor Wessing and the application process.

Dates:

• Real estate, infrastructure and energy sector spotlight webinar: Thursday 3 October 2024
• Life sciences and healthcare sector spotlight webinar: Tuesday 1 October 2024
• Technology, media and communications sector spotlight webinar: Monday 30 September 2024
• Private Wealth sector spotlight webinar: Wednesday 2 October 2024: Wednesday 2 October 2024
• Application spotlight: Friday 4 October 2024.

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First-year opportunities

In April 2025 we'll be hosting our 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 our Vacation Scheme opportunities.

To apply for our 2025 First Year Insight Scheme, you'll need to be in the first year of your degree (studying any subject) and complete an application form to attend.

Applications for 2025 are now closed.

Unleash your limitless potential

Spring Vacation Scheme

Our week-long Spring Vacation lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor in a fast-paced international law firm. You’ll spend a week immersed in a practice area, gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of our 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 our Spring Vacation Scheme you'll need to be in the penultimate year of your degree or beyond.

Summer Vacation Scheme

Our 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 our 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 our Summer Vacation Scheme you'll need to be in the penultimate year of your degree or beyond.

Applications for our 2025 Vacation Schemes are now closed.

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Solicitor apprenticeship programme

We don’t believe there's a set path in law - university isn't for everyone, and we appreciate that. Our six-year Solicitor apprenticeship programme offers school leavers with an interest in law an alternative route to qualifying as a solicitor.

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Our 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.

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Support and benefits

Benefits

Our people are our business. And to deliver their best work, they need to be at their best. Improving wellbeing is vital to our inclusive culture and we offer a competitive package of employee benefits focused on supporting health, wellbeing and fulfilment. View the benefits you'll have access to from your first day with us.

Support

Starting your career can be daunting. We appreciate this and will support you as you transition from school or university to working life.

• If you undertake an apprenticeship with us, your tuition fees, along with SQE examinations will be paid for. We have partnered with University of Law for these courses.
• Prior to starting your training contract, we'll pay your tuition fees for the PGDL and SQE. During your studies we'll also supply you with a maintenance grant, which will enable you to gain a breadth of knowledge before commencing these examinations. Additionally, you will also undertake an SQE plus course to provide you with further legal knowledge ahead of joining the firm, which includes a master's.
• We'll invite you to regular social events during your time at law school, so you can start to build your network and meet current trainee solicitors and apprentices. 
• We'll maintain regular contact with you so you're always well supported and connected, with our Early Talent team on hand to answer any questions you have.
• We'll match you with a buddy - a former trainee solicitor or apprentice from your practice area - who'll introduce you to colleagues and help you settle in.

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