Graduate Careers in Law

Be in the spotlight.

Be at the heart of a leading global firm. Be celebrated for your individuality. Be invested in and be exceptional. Be in the spotlight.

Being in the spotlight means being at the forefront of the action.

It is being known by name and being valued for the things that make you a unique individual. It is the thrill of being given real responsibility, where the stakes are high and so are expectations. It means you are driven to develop when challenged— never doubted and always encouraged. Being in the spotlight means a lot of things, but being alone is not one of them. The support you receive from the firm and your team are unparalleled; our people are at the heart of what we do, and the relationships you build will be the foundation of your success.

About Us

Opportunities

London Universities Insight Day

Meet our people and get a better understanding of our firm and culture. Attend an Insight Day where you will hear from our trainees, associates and partners about life at Weil.

Date

8 January 2020

Application deadline

19 December 2019

Fast Track Scheme

Share an office with one of our Associates, as you take on work similar to that of a Trainee Associate on our one-week placement. This is an opportunity to fast track to a training contract 2023 Assessment Day.

Scheme Dates

15 - 19 June 2020

Application deadline

28 February 2020

Vacation Scheme

Take part in our award winning two-week paid scheme; the best way to get hands-on experience working with our team on some of the most high profile and complex matters.

Spring Scheme Dates

30 March – 9 April 2020 / Application deadline 31 December 2019

Summer Scheme Dates

22 June – 3 July 2020 / Application deadline 17 January 2020

Training Contract

Maximise your potential and experience law in the fast lane. Our training contracts are one of the best in the City – they expose you to high calibre work, guiding you to become an exceptional lawyer.

Application open

1 June 2020

Application deadline

31 July 2020

Latest Events

Date

Location

Event Information

8 January 2020

Weil Offices

London Universities Open Day

Please apply online

16 January 2020

London

KCL Law Society - US Law Firm Panel

Please contact KCL Law Society to register

Meet our trainees

“Working on a client’s acquisition of a chemicals manufacturing business was a fascinating opportunity for me to be a part of a large cap leveraged finance transaction."

Ashwin

Trainee Associate

“Working on the financing and high yield bond deal for a leading insurance business was a really good opportunity for me. As the only trainee on the team this gave me a lot of exposure and encouraged me to take on the challenges that were set.”

Zoe

Trainee Associate

“Throughout every seat of my training contract, I had the opportunity to work on some of the most high profile and complex deals in the private equity and finance industry.”

Ilaria

Associate

Awards

We take pride in what we do

BEST CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

Business Charity Awards 2018

Best CSR Programme

Legal Business Awards 2018

BEST CORPORATE TAX PRACTICE

Tolley's Taxation Awards 2019

DEAL OF THE YEAR – LOANS

IFLR Europe Awards 2019

STRUCTURED FINANCE NO. 1 EUROPEAN CLO MANAGER COUNSEL

Creditflux 2016 to date

DISPUTES FINALIST FOR LITIGATION TEAM OF THE YEAR

The Lawyer 2018

COMMENDED AS ONE OF THE TIMES BEST LAW FIRMS

2019

TOP FIRM FOR RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY

Global Restructuring Review 2019

TOP FIVE INNOVATIVE LAW FIRM

Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report 2018

RANKED TIER 1 FOR INVESTMENT FUNDS

IFLR 2019

RANKED BAND 1 FOR ACQUISITION FINANCE

Legal 500 2019

RANKED BAND 1 FOR PRIVATE EQUITY

Chambers, IFLR, Legal 500 2019

More to Explore

About Us

Our London office sits at the centre of one of the world’s truly elite law firms.

Corporate Responsibility & Inclusion

We do not just work for our clients. We use our platform to do better for the world, its communities and its people.

Why Work Here

We attract exceptional talent and create an environment in which they can flourish.

Rewards & Benefits

Every member of our firm is rewarded for their work. Our pay and benefits package is one of the best in the City.

Applying

Our placements and training contracts are designed to provide you with the best possible platform to reach your full potential.

Meet Us

Meet us on campus, or join us at one of our Insight Days to learn more about who we are, what we do and what we can offer you.