Vacation Schemer Review
at Taylor Wessing
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
My week at Taylor was hugely enjoyable. The firm put together a busy schedule for us which allowed us to gain a strong insight into the operations and culture of the firm in the five days we were in the office.
Eight "Focus On" sessions into the firm's key practice areas, delivered by Associates, were very interesting and valuable in shining light on the specific areas of expertise of each team, their clients, and the day-to-day practices of trainees and lawyers in the team. Each Associate presenting was incredibly enthusiastic about their role and happy to answer any questions around the practice area. These sessions definitely opened my eyes to some fascinating aspects of practice areas that I hadn't considered before.
During the week, I sat within the Intellectual Property, Regulatory & Digital (IPRD) team. I was tasked with some really interesting work researching into the EU AI Act for my supervisor. This gave us a great insight into the cutting-edge work the team does. Moreover, during the week I had lots of opportunities to speak to other members of the IPRD team and learn more about other fascinating areas of IPRD such as the leading Reputation Management work the team does.
In terms of culture, Taylor Wessing stands out from other firms. The Partners and senior lawyers have been so welcoming and generous with their time during the week. Moreover, the semi-open nature of the office is great in allowing trainees and paralegals to work alongside some of the top lawyers in the firm.
Eight "Focus On" sessions into the firm's key practice areas, delivered by Associates, were very interesting and valuable in shining light on the specific areas of expertise of each team, their clients, and the day-to-day practices of trainees and lawyers in the team. Each Associate presenting was incredibly enthusiastic about their role and happy to answer any questions around the practice area. These sessions definitely opened my eyes to some fascinating aspects of practice areas that I hadn't considered before.
During the week, I sat within the Intellectual Property, Regulatory & Digital (IPRD) team. I was tasked with some really interesting work researching into the EU AI Act for my supervisor. This gave us a great insight into the cutting-edge work the team does. Moreover, during the week I had lots of opportunities to speak to other members of the IPRD team and learn more about other fascinating areas of IPRD such as the leading Reputation Management work the team does.
In terms of culture, Taylor Wessing stands out from other firms. The Partners and senior lawyers have been so welcoming and generous with their time during the week. Moreover, the semi-open nature of the office is great in allowing trainees and paralegals to work alongside some of the top lawyers in the firm.
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I really enjoyed learning all about Taylor Wessing's different practice areas. The "Focus On" sessions organised by the firm were incredibly insightful in this regard, and the Associate presenters were great at answering all the questions we had.
Within the IPRD team, where I sat for the week, everyone I met was so friendly and happy to talk me through their work. The IPRD team has a broad range of specialisms, so these conversations were invaluable in providing insight into the specific work available to trainees and lawyers in the team.
Within the IPRD team, where I sat for the week, everyone I met was so friendly and happy to talk me through their work. The IPRD team has a broad range of specialisms, so these conversations were invaluable in providing insight into the specific work available to trainees and lawyers in the team.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
This week has certainly helped me developed my time management, research, networking, and presenting skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very warm, supportive, kind, and open!
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I loved the week and insight was fascinating!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Taylor Wessing to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Taylor Wessing
Understand the firm's core practice areas and be friendly and honest.
Please rate the future employment prospects at Taylor Wessing
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as an intern or a graduate?
Waiting to hear
