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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.
Diversity outreach
Aspiring Solicitors
We have partnered with Aspiring Solicitors for several years, supporting the objective of increasing social mobility within the legal profession. More recently we have built a Head Start programme with Aspiring Solicitors which enables us to provide support and guidance, reducing any barriers, at all stages of people's careers, from joining our Vacation Scheme to qualifying with the firm. Each year we host events in collaboration with Aspiring Solicitors, share our success stories with other firms and take part in the professional ambassadors' programme which allows students to speak first-hand to our lawyers. Most recently, we have collaborated with Aspiring Solicitors on BASS, a Black Aspiring Solicitors Mentoring Scheme.
myGwork
We have partnered with myGwork, as the largest global business community of LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers and anyone who believes in workplace equality. It empowers the LGBTQ+ community by offering individual members a safe space where they can connect with inclusive employers, find jobs, mentors, professional events, e-learning/training and news.
MyPlus
We partner with MyPlus Consulting to make disability confidence part of our student recruitment strategy, beginning with attracting candidates, through to assessment and onboarding.
Disability confidence
We have an open dialogue around disabilities from the start; whether it’s discussing concerns about the recruitment process or our working environment. We partner with MyPlus consulting to make disability confidence part of our student recruitment strategy, beginning with attracting candidates, through to assessment and onboarding.
10,000 Black Interns
We continue to partner with the 10,000 Black Interns Foundation to build a strong trainee pipeline of ethnically diverse talent, aiming to break down the systemic barriers preventing ethnically diverse talent from entering the legal sector.
Diversity and inclusion
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. We have networks covering gender balance, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, racial equality, social mobility, and physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Balance in Business network
Gender is one of our strategic inclusion priorities. Our Gender Plan aims to achieve better gender balance in our partnership and in leadership roles across the firm and was introduced to ensure everyone can thrive, irrespective of their gender. We engage our people, clients and alumni in the benefits of equity, allyship and equip our senior colleagues to be champions. We host discussions and client roundtables on issues that challenge expectation.
Cultural Diversity network
Race and ethnicity is one of our strategic inclusion priorities. Our Cultural Diversity network was established as a safe space to learn about and celebrate the different cultures and religions that are important to the people in our firm.
Continuing to create a positive workplace culture for people of all cultural backgrounds is at the core of the network, and we aim to encourage individuals from minority communities to enter and remain in the legal sector by improving the collective experience, removing the barriers people might face, and engaging with our clients and community to achieve shared aspirations.
equaliTW network
We're committed to providing a workplace where you can flourish and be yourself, no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity. Our equaliTW network was established to provide a forum for networking and peer support for LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
We champion active allyship and equip colleagues with the tools to understand and support the LGBTQIA+ community. We support the LGBTQIA+ Centre and established the Freehold network for the property sector in 2011. Our partnership with myGwork helps showcase our firm as an inclusive firm for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Wellbeing network
Maintaining a positive approach to physical and mental wellbeing is of huge importance to us. Central to this is a commitment to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and ensuring that our people are well supported and equipped to deal with any mental health challenges.
We raise awareness of disabilities (both visible and invisible), ensuring appropriate measures are in place to create an accessible, safe environment for all our colleagues. We promote mental and physical wellbeing, recognising the importance of our people being happy and healthy.
Social Mobility network
Your potential, ability and talent – not your socioeconomic background or schooling – determine your success at Taylor Wessing. To open up opportunities in the legal sector and make talented people of all backgrounds feel welcome, we support a number of powerful initiatives.
We're proud of all of our social mobility programmes and the impact they have on participants and our firm. We support inclusive initiatives through partnerships with The 93% Club, The 30% Club, Future First and PRIME to help students build their confidence, increase their knowledge of the careers available in an international law firm and inspire them to reach their full potential.
Family Matters network
At Taylor Wessing, family matters. We’re supporting colleagues who care for others by reducing the barriers between balancing personal commitments with a thriving career. As a result, more and more of our people are taking advantage of flexible working, something we fully encourage.
We actively encourage all our working parents, including our Board members, to take parental leave. This offer is fully inclusive, with maternity, paternity and adoption leave available on a shared basis.
After 12 months' service, our working parents receive enhanced parental leave. This is equivalent to six months' full pay, with flexibility over how the payments are spread out during their period of leave.
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