Taster Weeks 2024

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 over 1,100 lawyers in 17 jurisdictions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, who advise our 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.

Taster week

As part of our Taster Weeks, taking place in October and November 2024, 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. Applications opened on 1 August 2024 and the deadline to apply is 1 October 2024. To apply please visit our events platform.

21 to 25 October 

• Monday 21 October: Open Day (London office)

• Tuesday 22 October: Virtual Open Day (London office)

• Wednesday 23 October: STEM Open Day (London office)

• Thursday 24 October: Virtual Open Day Workshops

• Friday 25 October: Open Day - underrepresented groups (London office)

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 (London office)

• Thursday 14 November: Cambridge Open Evening

• Friday 15 November: Virtual Open Day

Who should apply

Regarding academic ability, we do look for AAB at A Level and on track for 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. 

When and how to apply

For details of how to apply please visit our events platform. The deadline to apply is 1 October 2024

Diversity & Inclusion

We build inclusive and progressive workplaces and aim to have a positive impact in the legal world and broader society. We look after the health and wellbeing of our people, and celebrate diversity in all forms, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. 

Nurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish. It sparks creativity amongst our people. It powers innovation for our clients.

Our trainees have the opportunity to join our inclusion networks. These cover: gender balance, LGBTQ+ inclusion, racial equality, social mobility and physical and mental health and wellbeing.