The start of your career can be difficult to navigate. Wondering what path you should take. Not knowing where to begin. But it's also exciting. Heading out on your own. Finding your passion.
At Taylor Wessing we don't fear the future. We embrace it. And help shape it. If you want to learn from inspiring minds. To work with clients who are changing the game. To unleash your limitless potential.
We're the firm for you.
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 with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together, we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results.
We act for the world's biggest brands, most innovative start-ups and unicorns, and wealthiest families. International in our reach, we have over 2,000 employees in 17 jurisdictions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. 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.
To do this we need people who never settle for average. Who aren't afraid of the unknown. Who are adaptable, and driven to find answers.
Who are always collaborating, learning, improving. People who want to unleash their limitless potential.
Think you've got what it takes?
Starting your career can be daunting. We appreciate this and will support you as you transition from university to working life. We'll pay your tuition fees for the PGDL and SQE, to be studied at the University of Law London; our chosen law school provider. During your studies we'll also supply you with a £12,500 pa maintenance grant for the PGDL and £17,000 for the SQE.
We'll invite you to regular social events during your time at law school, so you can start to build your network and meet current trainee solicitors.
We'll maintain regular contact with you so you're always well supported and connected, with our Early Talent team on hand to answer any questions you have.
We'll match you with a buddy – a former trainee solicitor - when you start your training contract who'll introduce you to colleagues and help you settle in.
Our people are our business. And to deliver their best work, they need to be at their best. Improving wellbeing is vital to our inclusive culture and we offer a competitive package of employee benefits focused on supporting health, wellbeing and fulfilment.
As a trainee, you'll have access to the benefits below from your first day with us.
After completion of the GDL and SQE our salaries are:
