Your Journey to Winston Taylor

Thinking about a career in law? And utilising your STEM skills in a commercial environment? This guide will show you how Winston Taylor recruits graduates.

Winston Taylor (like all law firms) advertises training contracts two years in advance due to the training you will need to take before joining them as a trainee solicitor.

You must have done a Vacation Scheme at Winston Taylor to be eligible for the training contract.

We advertise the Vacation Scheme roles every autumn on Gradcracker, and you need to be in the final year of your STEM degree or beyond to apply.

  • Step one: Apply to Winston Taylor Vacation Scheme, September 2026 - November 2026.
  • Step two: Join Vacation Scheme - Spring or Summer 2027.
  • Step three: Training contract offer - following Vacation Scheme.
  • Step four: Start the Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) - September 2027 (year one).
  • Step five: Start the Solicitor Qualifying Exam (SQE) Course - September 2028 (year two).
  • Step six: Join Winston Taylor as a trainee solicitor - September 2029.
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