Applying

Going forward

If you’ve done your homework on the law and on Taylor Wessing, and you’re certain that this is the career and the place for you, it’s time to start thinking about applications.

The process is the same whether you are applying for the vacation scheme or a training contract.

Initially, you'll need to complete our online application form. If we like what we see on paper, you may be invited to attend one of our assessment centres. We've designed our assessment centres with you in mind – a short half-day event (morning or afternoon, whatever is easiest for you).

On the day, you'll be asked to participate in a group exercise and an interview. We will be looking for your ability to work in a team, present to a panel and debate as part of the group exercise. In your interview, a partner and a member of our Human Resources team will question your academic record, work experiences, interests and hobbies, and challenge you on a few commercial questions. Throughout the recruitment process, we look for a whole host of attributes, skills and behaviours. Take a look at our ‘Who we look for’ page.

How and when to apply

Vacation schemes

If you are in the penultimate year of your law degree:

• November - January – submit application form for summer vacation scheme.
• February and March – if selected, attend assessment centres and interviews.
• June and July – summer vacation schemes take place.
• September – if successful in your summer vacation scheme, you could be made an offer of a training contract starting in two years’ time.

If you are in the final year of a non-law degree:

• November - January – submit application form for summer vacation scheme.
• February and March – if selected, attend assessment centres and interviews.
• June and July – summer vacation schemes take place.
• August and September – if successful in your summer vacation scheme, you could be made an offer of a training contract starting in two years’ time.

Training contracts

If you are in the penultimate year of your law degree and beyond:

• November - July – submit application form for training contracts.
• August and September – if selected, attend assessment centres and interviews. If successful at interview, you could be made an offer of a training contract starting in two years’ time.

If you are in the final year of a non-law degree and beyond:

• November - July – submit application form for training contracts.
• August and September – if selected, attend assessment centres and interviews. If successful at interview, you could be made an offer of a training contract starting in two years’ time.

Apply

You will need to apply via our online application form for both vacation placements and training contracts, which can be found by clicking on the link below.
Application form