When we arrived we were first given a speech by the Graduate Recruitment Partner which outlined the firms Training Contract Programme This was followed by a speech by the firms UK Senior Partner who gave a brief overview of the firm Members from the G
This was a one day in person open day with a group of around 2530 invitees We were welcomed into the firm through talks from graduate recruitment graduate recruitment partners as senior partners We took part in a networking lunch with trainees provid
The Taylor Wessing Open Day ran from 10 am to 415 pm We had presentations on the firm its values and the application process Lunch was provided where we had the chance to meet some trainees and network The day concluded with a commercial awareness
Initially we were welcomed with several presentations from various members of the firm who discussed their experiences at Taylor Wessing and their roles In the afternoon there was a DragonsDen style team exercise which was thoroughly enjoyable
The presentations were really informative in both learning about the firm from different people and also the application process Lots of good hints and tips were given that will be useful going forward
The week was focused around three tasks an individual exercise a group project and a trainee task Additionally we had numerous opportunities to network with the Taylor Wessing team and learn about the firms operations most prevalently through dedica
I was set three assessed tasks one trainee task one group task and one group practice area task during which I had to commercially assess a client and manage a live inbox record a podcast on Taylor Wessings values and conduct an assessment of the tax
The day generally revolved around various focus on sessions about the various Sectors the firm focusesThese sessions included a 25 minute discussion of the Sector followed by a QampA There were also numerous carousel sessions where we spent 15 mi
I attended presentations to learn about the firms practice areas I met with lawyers and support staff across the firm I carried out departmental work and assignments
The virtual experience was conducted seamlessly by the amazing graduate recruitment team They had planned excellent backtoback talks covering all of the firms core sectors and practice areas which were informative and an excellent opportunity to ask s
I was given daytoday tasks of a trainee at the firm We attended sector spotlight talks and learned more about different practice areas through a carousel I also was able to speak to various members of the firm about their experience and work
There were different talks that introduced the TWs legal technologies sectors and practice areas We were also encouraged to arrange coffee chats with members of the firm
We were there to gain an insight into life at Taylor Wessing We were each placed into a department who gave us a practice area task to complete We also had a group task and an assessed task to complete in the week The remainder of our time was spent h
The scheme was organised around getting to know the firm better We had numerous talks that highlighted different sectors and also opportunities to talk to senior members of the firm We were also assessed on a practice area task group task and an assess
I was involved in various skills sessions and insight sessions On top of the tasks I have completed I scheduled numerous coffee catchups with senior members of the firm
We had scheduled sessions formal and informal networking group work assessed tasks socials probono shadowing diversity amp inclusion events and independent work within the department
On the Vacation Scheme I had to work with a team within the firm on the week on a practice area task whilst attending sessions that focused on the various practices within the firm
The week involved various presentations from departments and across the firm the opportunity for pro bono work social events networking opportunities and departmental work I was also invited to attend meetings with my department There were also a
It was a most interesting experience Day 1 Introduction Day 2 Given tasks recorded podcast Day 3 Written tasks networked with tmt dept Day 4 Written tasks further networking with Corporate Tech Day 5 Final day close and celebration
The Vacation Scheme involved a series of talks from the various practice areas as well as presentations from the pro bono and DampI societies and the innovation team Throughout the week we were given opportunities to network with people throughout th
