Cambridge open evening - 14 November 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.

Cambridge open evening - 14 November 2024

Join us on our Cambridge open evening to learn more about our exciting new training contract opportunities in Cambridge.

Our Cambridge office is one of the leading practices in the region for life sciences, patents, and corporate work, and is ranked in the top tier across multiple practice areas by leading independent legal directory The Legal 500.

Taking place in Cambridge, it will be a packed evening, during which you will hear from partners and the Early Talent team, have an opportunity to experience our culture and values, as well as take part in a Q&A session, equipping you with the essential skills that will help you with your vacation scheme application. 

To be eligible to attend you will be in the first year of your degree or above.

Travel expenses of up £50 will be reimbursed.

Who should apply

Regarding academic ability, we do look for AAB at A Level and on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline. 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, LGBT+ inclusion, racial equality, social mobility and physical and mental health and wellbeing.