BEST RECRUITER – MEDIUM REGIONAL FIRM
Taylor Walton LLP 28-44 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL
T 01582 731161 E jim.wrigglesworth@taylorwalton.co.uk W www.taylorwalton.co.uk Method of application: Employer application form and covering letter Application deadline: Apply by 31 July 2017 for training contracts commencing in 2019
Apply by 31 March 2017 for summer work placements
Method of selection: HR-led interview, partner interview and written exercise
So what is it that ensures that Taylor Walton comes top of its class? Tracy cites the quality of work and clients, as well as the fact that trainees play a hands-on role in supporting their supervisor’s work. “Trainees feel that they are genuinely contributing to the work we do for clients; their work matters,” she explains. In addition, she believes that a lot is due to the personality of the firm – a nebulous concept, but an important one to consider. “The firm has a friendly atmosphere,” Elizabeth suggests, “but one offering an exceptional calibre of work. As a trainee, you are involved with work for a number of lawyers, so you do get wider exposure to different areas of law. I get the impression from some of my friends at City firms that I’m given greater responsibility and more direct client contact – they can also be quite envious that I’m working so closely with partners.” When asked to reveal Taylor Walton’s secret ingredients, Jim strongly believes that the firm balances professionalism and drive with a welcome degree of informality and personality.
Work areas: • Company & commercial
• Commercial property/real estate • Corporate finance/mergers & acquisitions • Dispute resolution • Employment, pensions & incentives • Family/matrimonial • Housing – landlord & tennant • Intellectual property • Private client What trainees said: “Extremely down-to-earth approach to recruitment. Any interview process is inevitably daunting and I was made to feel at ease, which in turn meant I interviewed at my best.” “The firm was very efficient during the recruitment process. They let me know promptly after each interview what the outcome was and what the next stage would be. The interviews themselves were not daunting and were aimed at seeing if the firm was right for you as much as whether you were right for the firm. This made me feel comfortable from an early stage.” “The variety of work and quality partner-led training at Taylor Walton has exceeded my expectations.” “Taylor Walton offers a high-quality training experience where trainees are a valuable and integral part of the Offices: St Albans, Harpenden, Luton
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firm. While providing challenging, educational and demanding training, there is a strong sense of support and everyone’s door is always open.” “It can be difficult to decide where to train, but since starting at Taylor Walton I know I’ve made the right choice; the quality of training and work are both exceptionally high.”
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