Taylor Wessing
work experience

Cambridge Summer Vacation Scheme 2026

Job description

Cambridge summer vacation scheme 2026

We recruit only through our vacation scheme for our Cambridge training contract.

Our scheme lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor in a fast-paced international law firm. 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 to apply for our Cambridge summer vacation scheme you'll need to be in the second year of your degree or beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to delivering an inclusive culture and progressive environment where we empower all of our people to lead, learn, and grow. We recognise that the legal sector has much to do to improve diversity and that we are responsible for making progress for our people, aspiring legal professionals, and the wider legal community.

Nurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish. It sparks creativity amongst our people. It powers innovation for our clients.

Our Inclusion networks drive inclusivity, peer support, active allyship, and collaboration across the firm. They connect individuals with shared identities and values who are passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and belonging for all colleagues. We each have a responsibility to shape our culture, and our trainees are involved in the committees of all our Inclusion networks.

What we are looking for

Academically, we do look for AAB at A Level and a 2:1 in any degree disciple. If you do not meet the AAB requirement but are able to demonstrate strong academic performance elsewhere and have the motivation, skill set and attitude to succeed, please contact a member of our team to discuss your application.

We want to recruit top talent for our relatively small intake. We recognise that academic achievement is not the only measure of success and value diversity of experience. We do not automatically reject applications based on academics and screen the whole application form before making a decision. We use Rare Recruitment Contextual Recruitment System to consider everyone's achievements in context.

Therefore, your performance will be reviewed across all sections of the application form before a decision is made, for example; interests and achievements, work experience, overall communication and answers to commercial and career-focused questions.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
Cambridge
Salary
£484.75 per week

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

How to apply

Applications for our Cambridge summer vacation scheme opened on 1 September 2025 and close on 28 November 2025. Completing a Vacation Scheme with us is the only way to be considered for a training contract in 2028.

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Closing date:  28 November 2025

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