Early 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 UsWeil at a glance
Established for 90+ years in the US, 30+ years in Europe and 25+ years in the UK
1,100+ lawyers across three continents
43 partners, 174 lawyers and 139 support staff in London
More than 80%+ of our work is home-grown
97% of our lawyers in London are English qualified
$1.86 billion of firm wide revenue in 2021
43% increase in London office revenue in 2021
More than 100 $1 billion+ deals advised on in the last 12 months
1,900 deals totalling $3 trillion+ advised on in the last 5 years
Advised 300+ private equity clients worldwide including 8 out of the 10 largest global private equity funds as ranked by PEI 300 2021
12,496 pro bono hours recorded by London lawyers in 2021
2,000+ volunteering hours recorded by London employees in 2021
Opportunities
Insight Days
Insight day 1
18 October 2023
Application window
18 September - 8 October 2023
Insight day 2
15 November 2023
Application window
18 September - 6 November 2023
MoreVacation Schemes
Spring scheme dates
2 April – 12 April 2024
Summer scheme dates
17 - 28 June 2024
Applications open
18 September 2023
Application deadline
20 December 2023
MoreTraining Contract
Applications open
1 June 2024
Application deadline
31 July 2024
Recruiting for
2025/26
MoreSolicitor Apprenticeship Programme
Start date:
September 2024
Applications open
9 October 2023
Applications deadline
7 January 2024
MoreVirtual Experience Programme
Meet Us
Upcoming Events
Date
Location
Event Information
4 December 2023
Virtual
Legal Cheek Winter Vacation Scheme Workshop
The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme takes place from Monday 4 December until Friday 8 December 2023. During the Vacation Scheme, Weil lawyers will run a workshop focused on one of our key practice areas. Further details to be confirmed in due course.
CLICK HERE to find out more.
6 December 2023
Virtual
Solicitor Apprenticeship Q&A Webinar
Join us to learn more about our new Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, starting September 2024. During this session we will give a full overview of the programme and what to expect over the course of the 6 years, advice on how to make your application stand out, and answer any questions you have.
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
CLICK HERE here to register your interest.