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

Virtual 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

12 November 2020

Application deadline

1 November 2020

Fast Track Scheme

Share an office with one of our associates, as you take on work similar to that of a trainee on our one-week placement. This is an opportunity to fast track to a training contract assessment day.

Scheme dates

14 - 18 June 2021

Application deadline

28 February 2021

Vacation Scheme

Take part in our award winning two-week paid vacation 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

22 March – 1 April 2021 / Application deadline 3 January 2021

Summer scheme dates

21 June – 2 July 2021 / Application deadline 17 January 2021

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.

Applications open

1 June 2021

Application deadline

31 July 2021

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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

RANKED TIER 1 FOR INVESTMENT FUNDS

IFLR 2020

DEAL OF THE YEAR HIGH YIELD

IFLR Europe Awards 2020

COMMENDED AS ONE OF THE TIMES BEST LAW FIRMS

2019

RANKED BAND 1 FOR PRIVATE EQUITY

Chambers, IFLR, Legal 500 2019

RANKED BAND 1 FOR ACQUISITION FINANCE

Legal 500 2019

TOP FIRM FOR RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY

Global Restructuring Review 2019

BEST CORPORATE TAX PRACTICE

Tolley's Taxation Awards 2019

DISPUTES FINALIST FOR LITIGATION TEAM OF THE YEAR

The Lawyer 2018

BEST CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

Business Charity Awards 2018

Best CSR Programme

Legal Business Awards 2018

TOP FIVE INNOVATIVE LAW FIRM

Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report 2018

STRUCTURED FINANCE NO. 1 EUROPEAN CLO MANAGER COUNSEL

Creditflux 2016 to date

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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.

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