Taylor Wessing Frequently Asked Questions

Find out the answers to all of the essential questions that other students ask about Taylor Wessing.

When are the firm’s vacation schemes?

The Spring Vacation Scheme will take place 7 April to 11 April 2025 (one week)

The Summer Vacation Schemes will take place on: 9 June to 20 June 2025 (two weeks) and 30 June to 11 July 2025 (two weeks)

How does Taylor Wessing ensure fair assessment of all candidates?

Not every candidate’s achievements look the same on paper. That’s why we use Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System to consider every student's achievements in context, helping us to identify those with the greatest potential, from all backgrounds.

How does Taylor Wessing support the environment?

Taylor Wessing is progressing towards net zero and has committed to having a near-term science-based target. We believe that we have a responsibility as part of the legal sector to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. We have taken a leading role in establishing the Legal Charter 1.5, and are active members of the Legal Sustainability Alliance and the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance.

In 2023 we received a 3* rating from RSGI's GreenPrint leaderboard. RSGI compared reports and data published by 180 major law firms to identify best practice in strategy, targets and reporting, and to confirm which law firms are starting to do what they advise their clients to do on the ESG agenda. Out of 180 law firms, only 22 made it onto this leaderboard. In addition to this, we have delivered training to our lawyers and Business Services teams regarding how climate change impacts the role of solicitors.

We have an established ESG network, with client-facing representatives from every area of our business. Their role is to help drive increased collaboration on ESG services and engage with clients on all matters relating to our responsible business performance and ESG services. To find out more about our ESG services and case studies, please visit our website.

What kind of benefits does Taylor Wessing offer?

Benefits include: private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym, interest free loans, pension contributions, PHI, in house GP and physio service, in house counselling services, 25 days of holiday (plus an extra day during the Christmas period), holiday purchase, technology loan, National Art pass, subsidised staff restaurant, Employee Assistance Programme and cycle to work scheme.

What are the main practice areas at Tailor Wessing?

Our main practice areas include: Real Estate, Environment and Planning, Construction and Engineering, Banking and Finance, Corporate Technology and Life Sciences, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Financial Services Regulatory and Competition, Corporate Real Estate and Private Capital, Private Client, Employment, Pensions and Mobility, Tax and Incentives, Disputes and Investigations, Restructuring and Insolvency, Technology IP and Information, and Patents.

How much are Vacation Scheme candidates paid?

Cadidates are paid £420 per week in London

Are there ways to get involved in pro-bono work?

Each year our pro bono programme provides much needed access to justice to the communities where we live and work. Collectively our lawyers are generating social value in the form of thousands of hours of free legal advice to good causes and individuals.

As a responsible business, we believe it's our duty to help those in need when we have the expertise and resources to do so. Our pro bono support aligns with our responsible business agenda. Projects are selected to provide access to justice for our communities, with emphasis on promoting inclusion, supporting the arts, and protecting the environment.

With legal aid provision diminishing across the UK, our lawyers do important work at regular legal clinics. Our trainee solicitors provide vital access to justice via legal advice clinics, where you'll experience the impact the law has on people in our local community whilst developing new skills and gaining valuable experience. We have a long-established clinic in Southwark that supports a huge range of people and provides legal advice on a variety of issues. We also run a specialist clinic supporting victims of the Windrush scandal and another for families seeking to resolve disputes.

Does Taylor Wessing have a TikTok account I can follow?

Yes! We’re excited to share that Taylor Wessing Early Talent is now on TikTok! We’re looking forward to utilising TikTok’s unique platform to further engage with aspiring solicitors, whilst highlighting our opportunities, culture and brilliant talent!

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