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Curiosity. Determination. Adaptability. A collaborative nature, strong judgment, and an interest in understanding our clients’ businesses and sectors.

While there are specific qualifications required for our various programs, we recognize that exceptional candidates come from a range of backgrounds. Most of all, we’re looking for people who are eager to learn, willing to contribute, and excited to grow their careers in an environment that is ambitious, supportive, and team oriented.

Please review our eligibility criteria for each role.

Our Dublin Training Contract starts in June 2027 with an initial pre-seat with the firm, before you attend the Professional Practice Course (PPC) at Blackhall. Following this, you'll develop your legal skills and experience through a range of seat rotations across different practice areas, working with teams from across the firm.

From day one, you'll receive a comprehensive induction designed to help you settle in quickly and gain a strong understanding of the firm, our culture and the work we do.

During each seat, you'll work closely with a dedicated supervisor who will provide regular feedback, guidance and support. You'll also be an integral part of your wider team, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, collaborate on client matters and develop your practical legal skills through real responsibility.

Alongside your day-to-day work, you'll have access to a wide range of personal development opportunities to strengthen your interpersonal skills and commercial awareness throughout your training contract.

Applicants should either have already successfully completed all FE1 examinations or be in the process of completing them. You must pass all FE1 examinations before Spring 2027. 

Applications for our 2027 Training Contract open in September 2026.

Our Dublin Summer Internship lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor at Winston Taylor.

From your first day, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, with an induction program that introduces you to our partners, our employees, and our business strategy.

During the Summer Internship, you’ll spend four 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, and more. You'll end the internship with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction.

To be eligible, you must be in the penultimate or final year of your degree.

Applications for our 2027 Dublin Summer Internship open September 2026. 

Our annual placement year lets you experience what it's like to be a trainee solicitor in a fast-paced law firm.

From your first day, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, with an induction program that introduces you to our partners, our employees, and our business strategy.During the placement year, you’ll spend time within each of our practice areas, gaining first-hand experience under the supervision of our approachable associates and partners. You'll also be involved in socials, networking opportunities, and more. 

You'll end the placement year with invaluable experience and a clear sense of career direction.

To be eligible, you must be on a degree course which includes a placement year and provide permission from your university.

Our placement year runs from July each year and lasts for 12 months.

Applications for our 2027 placement year open in January 2027.

We take the impact we have on people, communities, and society seriously—and we take it personally. Everything we do makes our people proud to be part of Winston Taylor. We’re constantly challenging ourselves and each other to do more and do better.

We foster a collaborative culture where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. By broadening access to opportunity and investing in inclusion, we strengthen our firm and deliver exceptional service to our clients and colleagues.

We do work we believe in. Getting behind and investing in causes and initiatives that have a real impact on our communities and society. With a full-time pro bono counsel and opportunities for every lawyer to contribute their time and experience, we show up for what we care about.

We don’t sit on the sidelines. We’re deep in our communities, doing what we can to make a difference with our people, clients, and connections. Fueling ambition in local schools. Standing with vulnerable people. Supporting initiatives that make our communities what they are. We’re not just here. We’re invested.

We take responsibility for our environmental impact. It’s built into every day and every office. Across the globe, our buildings meet recognized LEED and BREEAM standards, and we’re on a structured path to net zero. It doesn’t stop at our own footprint: We invest in collective climate action and use our legal expertise to support those at the forefront of the climate transition.