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Welcome to Taylor Wessing's law firm hub. Here you will find all of the essential information you need before making an application to this top law firm. 

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The AllAboutLaw perspective on Taylor Wessing

‘Superb’ ‘outstanding’ ‘strategic’ and ‘expert’ are just a selection of terms that have been applied to Taylor Wessing. With offices in over 17 jurisdictions, trainees get the chance to liaise with a range of diverse, high-profile clients. The firm’s team of specialists allure companies from start-ups to global brands. 

At Taylor Wessing, you’ll do more than just advise on law. Companies with innovative business models and emerging technologies seek the firm’s expert advice on how to remain competitive and distinctive. Trainees work with associates and receive client contact early on, so you’ll be at the heart of all the action. Seat options range from construction to IP and media, so your work will be diverse and varied. Trainees at Taylor Wessing also receive plenty of physical and emotional support. The firm has its own wellbeing network, which hosts regular sleep clinics, yoga classes and lunchtime sessions with qualified doctors, as well as in-house counselling and many other benefits. 

Taylor Wessing are incredibly keen to give back to their community. With a diverse range of pro bono clients, the firm encourages each and every one of its employees to get involved in pro bono work, allowing them to see the impact that law has on their local community and the wider world. Taylor Wessing's pro bono projects include their panel membership of the Human Dignity Trust, combatting legal challenges against the criminalisation of homosexuality in 40 Commonwealth countries.

What the firm says

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results.

Specialising in technology, media and communications; life sciences and healthcare; real estate, infrastructure and energy; and Private Wealth, we act for the world's biggest brands, most innovative start-ups and unicorns, and wealthiest families. 

We have more than 1,200 lawyers in 17 jurisdictions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, who advise clients on their corporate, IP, disputes, and other matters. Working at the forefront of new areas of law, we help our clients by introducing them to new people, new markets, and fresh perspectives to help them flourish. 

Collaboration is key to our success. We believe different backgrounds bring different interests and skill sets, enhancing and diversifying the service we provide to our clients. Many of our lawyers joined the profession from different backgrounds and we welcome applications from both law and non-law students.

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• 1st Year Trainee Salary£50,000
• 2nd Year Trainee Salary£55,000
• Offices28
• NQ Salary£115,000
• PGDL Grant£12,500
• SQE Grant£17,000

Sustainability

Sustainability is incredibly important to this law firm. The firm has signed up to the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge, which is a movement committed to finding more sustainable ways to attract early talent.

Academic requirements

• A-Levels AAB
• Degree 2:1

To be able to apply for our Vacation Scheme, you'll need to be in the second year of your degree and beyond.

Regarding academic ability, we do look for AAB at A Level and a 2:1 in any degree disciple. If you do not meet the AAB requirement but are able to demonstrate strong academic performance elsewhere and have the motivation, skill set and attitude to succeed, please reach out to one of the team to discuss your application.

We want to recruit top talent for our relatively small intake, and we know that academics aren’t the only measure of success and appreciate diversity of experience. We do not automatically reject applications based on academics and screen the whole application form before making a decision. We use Rare Recruitment Contextual Recruitment System to consider everyone's achievements in context. 

Therefore, we will review your performance across all areas of the form before making a decision, for example; interests and achievements, work experience, overall communication and answers to commercial and career-focused questions.

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