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Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up.

You'll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand. 

You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations.

Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor.

When you start your legal career at Winston Taylor, you’ll be involved in work that matters. We work with the businesses and people driving capital and innovation, so you will too—you’ll be part of their breakthrough moments from day one. You’ll learn from talented lawyers across practices, gaining exposure to complex work, high-performing teams, and the decisions that shape industries and outcomes.

Whatever the sector or practice area, the work you do will be meaningful and challenging. You’ll contribute to transactions as they move from negotiation to close, disputes as they unfold, and the many matters in between. You’ll research complex issues that shape client advice, draft key documents, help prepare teams for critical moments—seeing firsthand how your work contributes to decisions and results.

​You’ll be in the action and supported at every step by supervisors, mentors, and colleagues who are invested in your development. You’ll build relationships with peers and colleagues across the firm who will inspire you to dig deeper, go further, and think bigger through valuable feedback, mentoring, and training programs.

Curiosity. Determination. Adaptability. A collaborative nature, strong judgment, and an interest in understanding our clients’ businesses and sectors.

While there are specific qualifications required for our various programs, we recognize that exceptional candidates come from a range of backgrounds. Most of all, we’re looking for people who are eager to learn, willing to contribute, and excited to grow their careers in an environment that is ambitious, supportive, and team oriented.

Please review our eligibility criteria for each role.

We focus on giving our trainee solicitors a wide range of experience across the firm, so you can find the area of law you're passionate about.

You’ll have the opportunity to train across a range of practice areas—advising on life sciences M&A deals, supporting patent disputes at the cutting edge of innovation, working on complex refinancings, or contributing to the development of the built environment we live in.

From transactions to disputes, you’ll gain real insight into how different areas come together in practice, and how legal advice shapes commercial outcomes across industries, markets, and investments.

Across our two-year training contract, you'll move through four, six-months seats in different practice groups. All trainee solicitors undertake a seat in either Corporate or Finance, and at least one seat must involve 
contentious work. For your remaining two seats, you’ll be able to choose from a range of our exciting practice areas.

As soon as you start, you’ll receive an in-depth induction to help you fit right in, as well as legal technical training throughout your seat. In each seat, you'll work closely with a supervisor who'll provide feedback and guidance, with the option to request a mentor to help you achieve your long-term professional goals.

We also offer client secondment opportunities and short relationship-building international secondment opportunities to boost your real-world experience. And if you like to learn at your own pace, you can sign up to personal development programs and online learning to help you improve your interpersonal skills and increase your commercial knowledge.

We don’t believe there's a set path in law. Many of our lawyers joined the profession from different backgrounds, and we believe their diverse experiences help us find solutions others might not consider and enhance the service we provide to clients.

Our Vacation Schemes are the only route to secure a Training Contract. We encourage applications from both law and non-law students who meet our eligibility criteria. Kickstart your career with us from September 2029.

Our London Vacation Scheme lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor at Winston Taylor.

From your first day, you'll benefit from comprehensive training and support. Our induction program will introduce you to our partners, employees and business strategy, helping you build a strong understanding of the firm and how we work. You'll also be paired with a current trainee as your buddy, alongside a supervisor, both of whom can provide guidance, answer your questions and share their experiences.

You’ll spend two weeks immersed in two different practice areas, gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of our approachable associates and partners. You'll also be involved in socials, networking opportunities, pro bono work, and more, so you'll end the scheme with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction.

To be eligible, you'll need to be in the second year of your degree or beyond. We also welcome applications from those who have graduated, as well as career changers.

Completing a Vacation Scheme with us is the only way to be considered for a training contract.

Applications will open for our 2027 Vacation Schemes in September 2026.

In June 2027 we will host our First Year Insight Day, where you'll get the chance to learn more about the firm, network, and think commercially. This is a great step to ensure you're ready to apply for our Vacation Scheme opportunities.

To apply for our 2027 First Year Insight Day, you'll need to be in the first year of your degree (studying any subject) and complete an application form to attend.

Applications for our 2027 First Year Insight Day will open on 1 February 2027.

As part of our Taster Week, we invite you to a series of Open Days designed to provide you with valuable insights into our firm. During these events, you will have the opportunity to connect with our senior lawyers and trainee solicitors who will share their experiences and knowledge. 

You'll need to complete our short application form to secure your place.

Applications open on 1 September 2026.

Throughout Webinar Week, we'll host a series of online events covering the various sectors we focus on and provide guidance from our Early Talent Team. During our Sector Spotlight Series, you’ll hear from our senior lawyers about the pivotal role of each of our sectors.

You’ll also have opportunities to engage with the Early Talent Team and our lawyers through online sessions designed to offer insight into life at Winston Taylor and the application process.

Registrations open on 1 September 2026.

We don’t believe there's a set path in law—university isn't for everyone, and we appreciate that. 

Our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Program offers school leavers with an interest in law an alternative route to qualifying as a solicitor. If you want to kickstart your legal career straight out of secondary education, read on to learn how we can help you unleash your limitless potential.  

As a solicitor apprentice, you’ll join our inclusive culture that allows you to be yourself, with support to help you become who you want to be. We want to support talent from the outset, so we’ll also offer you support as you transition from school to joining the firm.

Our six-year program has been designed to help you hit the ground running from day one. You'll work towards an LLB (Hons) law degree and a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Each week you'll spend four days working in a practice area on client cases, with one day studying with our training provider, University of Law (ULaw). We'll pay for your apprenticeship tuition fee and during your apprenticeship you'll be eligible for our benefits.

When you begin your apprenticeship, you’ll be matched with an apprentice champion—an associate—who’ll introduce you to colleagues and help you settle in.

Before you commence your training contract with the firm, you will undertake the SQE1 and SQE2 examination. We have partnered with University of Law for this course, which will enable you to gain a breadth of knowledge before commencing these examinations.

Additionally, you will also undertake an SQE Plus course to provide you with further legal knowledge ahead of joining the firm, which includes a Master's. In the SQE Plus course, you will undertake courses in Business of Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Innovation, Technology, and Legal Project Management. To enable you to tailor your learning to your own preferences, you will have the additional option of selecting two other practice areas you are interested in learning more about.

Ahead of commencing the course, you will meet with the Early Talent and Development Team to learn more about the course and our expectations and be provided with support throughout the year-long course.

By completing the course and examinations ahead of your start date, you will be able to hit the ground running and gain your two years' qualifying work experience through our training contract.

The firm will also provide a GBP17,000 maintenance grant to support you financially while you study.

We will pay your tuition fees for both the PGDL and SQE, to be studied at the University of Law London, our chosen law school provider. During your studies, you will also receive a maintenance grant from us.

Before commencing your training contract with the firm, you must complete the SQE 1 and SQE 2 examinations. We have partnered with University of Law for this course, which will enable you to gain a breadth of knowledge before commencing these examinations. Additionally, you will also undertake an SQE Plus course to provide you with further legal knowledge ahead of joining the firm, which includes a Master's.

Our Dublin Summer Internship lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor at Winston Taylor.

From your first day, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, with an induction program that introduces you to our partners, our employees, and our business strategy.

During the Summer Internship, you’ll spend four weeks immersed in two different practice areas, gaining first hand experience under the supervision of our approachable associates and partners. You'll also be involved in socials, networking opportunities, and more. You'll end the internship with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction.

To be eligible, you must be in the penultimate or final year of your degree.

Applications for our 2027 Dublin Summer Internship open September 2026.

Our annual placement year lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor in a fast-paced law firm.

From your first day, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, with an induction program that introduces you to our partners, our employees, and our business strategy. 

During the placement year, you’ll spend time within each of our practice areas, gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of our approachable associates and partners. You'll also be involved in socials, networking opportunities, and more.

You'll end the placement year with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction.

To be eligible, you must be on a degree course which includes a placement year and provide permission from your university.

Our placement year runs from July each year and lasts for 12 months.

Applications for our 2027 placement year open in January 2027.

Our Dublin Training Contract starts in June 2027 with an initial pre-seat with the firm, before you attend the Professional Practice Course (PPC) at Blackhall. Following this, you'll develop your legal skills and experience through a range of seat rotations across different practice areas, working with teams from across the firm.

From day one, you'll receive a comprehensive induction designed to help you settle in quickly and gain a strong understanding of the firm, our culture and the work we do.

During each seat, you'll work closely with a dedicated supervisor who will provide regular feedback, guidance and support. You'll also be an integral part of your wider team, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, collaborate on client matters and develop your practical legal skills through real responsibility.

Alongside your day-to-day work, you'll have access to a wide range of personal development opportunities to strengthen your interpersonal skills and commercial awareness throughout your training contract.

Applicants should either have already successfully completed all FE1 examinations or be in the process of completing them. You must pass all FE1 examinations before Spring 2027.

Applications for our 2027 Training Contract open in September 2026.

We take the impact we have on people, communities, and society seriously—and we take it personally. Everything we do makes our people proud to be part of Winston Taylor. We’re constantly challenging ourselves and each other to do more, and do better.

We foster a collaborative culture where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. By broadening access to opportunity and investing in inclusion, we strengthen our firm and deliver exceptional service to our clients and colleagues.

We do work we believe in. Getting behind and investing in causes and initiatives that have a real impact on our communities and society. With a full-time pro bono counsel and opportunities for every lawyer to contribute their time and experience, we show up for what we care about.

We don’t sit on the sidelines. We’re deep in our communities, doing what we can to make a difference with our people, clients, and connections. Fueling ambition in local schools. Standing with vulnerable people. Supporting initiatives that make our communities what they are. We’re not just here. We’re invested.

We take responsibility for our environmental impact. It’s built into every day and every office. Across the globe, our buildings meet recognized LEED and BREEAM standards, and we’re on a structured path to net zero. It doesn’t stop at our own footprint: We invest in collective climate action and use our legal expertise to support those at the forefront of the climate transition.