NQ Salary
~£115,000
TC Salary
~£50,000 / £55,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.20–30 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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Taylor Wessing is one of Europe's leading tech and IP firms, acting for high-growth technology companies, major rights holders, and life sciences businesses on IP enforcement, data protection, and venture capital transactions. The UK arm is combining with Winston & Strawn to form Winston Taylor (expected May 2026), creating a 1,400-lawyer transatlantic firm.
Culture & Values
Taylor Wessing has an entrepreneurial and intellectually curious culture that attracts trainees with a genuine interest in technology, innovation, and IP. The firm is smaller and less hierarchical than the Magic Circle, with trainees describing strong mentoring relationships and real responsibility. The pending Winston & Strawn combination will bring significant US PE, finance and litigation capability to the London office.
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Method
“Online verbal reasoning/critical thinking test (Watson Glaser-style but different format; 7 days to complete). Historically also used Arctic Shores game-based assessment ("Cosmic Cadet"). Then assessment centre. Note: merging with Winston & Strawn UK arm to form "Winston Taylor" in May 2026.”
Tests
For Year 12 students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and/or Black heritage. Monthly workshops and a 2-day work shadowing placement.
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10-day work experience for up to 20 students via Social Mobility Foundation and Future First. Run through PRIME commitment.
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