Taylor Wessing

The firm...

Taylor Wessing is a leading international law firm with a forward-thinking approach to serving clients. By thinking creatively, being proactive and staying close to our clients, we identify better ways to help them achieve their ambitions and deliver innovative solutions that help their businesses grow.

Our clients include large and medium size, private and public companies, financial institutions, professional service firms, public sector bodies and wealthy individuals. Our focus is on the sectors that we believe are the industries of tomorrow: Technology, Communications and Brands; Life Sciences and Healthcare; Energy and Environment; Real Estate and Infrastructure; Financial Institutions and Services.

We are experts in providing a seamless, high-quality service to global clients across many jurisdictions. Combining a pan-European network with a strong presence in the Middle East, India, China and North America, we are the leading firm for inward investment from North America and experts in IP protection and enforcement rights across the globe. That’s why we work for 60% of the world’s top 50 brands.

Locations...

Berlin, Brussels, Cambridge, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London, Munich, Paris.

Representative offices: Beijing and Shanghai. Associate office: Warsaw.

Types of work...

We offer industry-focused advice and in-depth sector experience by grouping together lawyers from different legal disciplines including:
Banking and Finance; Capital Markets; Copyright and Media Law; Corporate; Commercial Agreements; Construction and Engineering; Employment and Pensions; EU Competition, IT and Telecoms; Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Patents; Planning and Environment; Private Client; Projects; Real Estate; Restructuring and Corporate Recovery; Tax; Trade Marks and Designs.

Who should apply...

We look for people with a minimum of ABB grades at A-level and a 2:1 degree in any discipline. You’ll need to be a team player with the communication skills to build vibrant relationships with our clients. You’ll have the energy, ambition and creativity to take early responsibility and have a real impact on our business and our clients’ business. You’ll also be committed to a career in law, with a genuine drive to learn and explore new boundaries.

Training programme...

Our training programme combines the in-house Professional Skills Course with six-month seats in four different practice groups, including one contentious seat and one in our corporate or finance areas.

Working closely with partners and associates on high quality work from the outset, you’ll get regular support and feedback every step of the way to align your career to the growth and needs of the firm and our clients. There are also secondment opportunities to our clients and to our international offices.

Vacation schemes...

Places for 2012: 30+

Duration: 2 weeks

Remuneration: £250 per week

Closing date: 31 January 2012

Our vacation schemes are designed for you to experience life as a trainee solicitor in a uniquely innovative City law firm. You'll spend two weeks in two different practice groups gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of associates and partners.

Funding

GDL and LPC fees at BPP London sponsored. A maintenance grant is provided.