See what you could achieve at Weil and show us what you’re capable of on one of our two-week vacation schemes. You’ll do real work from day one, getting exposure to our practice areas and seeing first-hand how much responsibility our trainees and associates take on.
See what you could achieve at Weil and show us what you’re capable of on one of our two-week vacation schemes. You’ll do real work from day one, getting exposure to our practice areas and seeing first-hand how much responsibility our trainees and associates take on.
Insight into life as a Trainee and exposure to the work we do at a leading global law firm
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Meet your potential colleagues
Your chance to work side-by-side with current trainees on live deals and transactions.
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Develop commercial acumen
Develop your knowledge of what we do and the wider commercial landscape through workshops and presentations.
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Trained by experts
Share an office with your dedicated supervisor who’ll provide real-time feedback and guidance.
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Supported to step up
Wider support from a trainee buddy and the Early Careers & Development team.
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Fast track your application
A guaranteed training contract interview.
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Experience life at a leading firm
Attend social activities and experience some of our extensive benefits including evenings at our O2 box.
Take on challenges in an elite global law firm.
We take up to 15 people on each of our vacation schemes. That means you’re accountable and visible, but if you’re ready to step up then it means you’ll have a lot of chances to show us what you can do and get real, live experience in an elite global firm.
You’ll attend talks, workshops and social events to build your network and knowledge of Weil. Throughout the two weeks, you’ll be assessed for a training contract on activities including: a group negotiation exercise, a group client pitch presentation, and real trainee tasks allocated to you by your supervisor.
You will be guaranteed an interview for a training contract, which will take place during the second week of the scheme. All places at Weil are competitive but the scheme is your opportunity to show us why you’re ready to take your seat and join us at the highest level.
Participants are paid £750 per week, half of which can be paid in advance two weeks before you join, helping you to book accommodation, travel tickets or buy work clothes.
What’s a Vacation Scheme really like?
Hear about our vacation scheme from the people who’ve done it. Discover why our trainees were interested in applying and why they’re glad they decided to.
You can apply for a vacation scheme if you are a penultimate-year law student, or a finalist or graduate from any degree discipline. We accept and encourage applications from all universities.
Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). We take into account mitigating circumstances and use Rare’s contextualised recruitment system to measure a candidate’s performance against the average grades of their school. We review all application forms holistically, which means if you fall slightly short of our academic requirements but demonstrate great potential, you will still be considered.
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Who can apply
You can apply for a vacation scheme if you are a penultimate-year law student, or a finalist or graduate from any degree discipline. We accept and encourage applications from all universities.
Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). We take into account mitigating circumstances and use Rare’s contextualised recruitment system to measure a candidate’s performance against the average grades of their school. We review all application forms holistically, which means if you fall slightly short of our academic requirements but demonstrate great potential, you will still be considered.
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Online application form
Complete a short online application form, telling us your academic background. Once submitted, the Early Careers team will review this to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria, you will be invited to complete a situational judgment test. We want to get to know the real you - your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach challenges. That’s why we use an online assessment made up of scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions, aligned with our assessment competencies. It’s designed to highlight your potential, not your experience, and shows us those candidates who can bring intellect, creativity, and fresh ideas to real-world situations.
You won’t need any prior legal knowledge or experience to complete it. The assessment is untimed, but we recommend it should take around 45 minutes to complete.
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Online application form
Complete a short online application form, telling us your academic background. Once submitted, the Early Careers team will review this to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria, you will be invited to complete a situational judgment test. We want to get to know the real you - your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach challenges. That’s why we use an online assessment made up of scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions, aligned with our assessment competencies. It’s designed to highlight your potential, not your experience, and shows us those candidates who can bring intellect, creativity, and fresh ideas to real-world situations.
You won’t need any prior legal knowledge or experience to complete it. The assessment is untimed, but we recommend it should take around 45 minutes to complete.
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Pre-recorded video interview
Following the situational judgement test, you will go straight into completing a pre-recorded video interview, where you will need to answer 4 questions. These will focus on your motivations for a career in commercial law at Weil, as well as your strengths and ambitions.
This is our first opportunity to get to know you, so bring your personality and experiences to your answer. Your interview is unique to you, and it offers us an insight into your achievements and experience to date. During the interview, you will have 2 minutes to prepare each question, and 2 minutes to deliver your answer.
Consider how you can make your application stand out. You should highlight your work experience, the skills you’ve learned and how they apply to the role of a trainee. Successful applicants also tell us why they’re interested in pursuing a career with us and demonstrate they have the determination it takes to grasp this opportunity.
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Pre-recorded video interview
Following the situational judgement test, you will go straight into completing a pre-recorded video interview, where you will need to answer 4 questions. These will focus on your motivations for a career in commercial law at Weil, as well as your strengths and ambitions.
This is our first opportunity to get to know you, so bring your personality and experiences to your answer. Your interview is unique to you, and it offers us an insight into your achievements and experience to date. During the interview, you will have 2 minutes to prepare each question, and 2 minutes to deliver your answer.
Consider how you can make your application stand out. You should highlight your work experience, the skills you’ve learned and how they apply to the role of a trainee. Successful applicants also tell us why they’re interested in pursuing a career with us and demonstrate they have the determination it takes to grasp this opportunity.
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Vacation scheme offer
If you perform well in your video interview, we will invite you to our offices to complete an individual case study, as well as a 45-minute interview with two partners. We’ll assess your suitability for Weil based on your commerciality, motivation and the potential we see in you. We’ll ask some skills-based questions, give you the opportunity to sell yourself and demonstrate your knowledge of Weil, as well as highlight why you think we should invest in your development and progression.
During the vacation scheme, you’ll complete assessments alone and as a group, as well as attend a partner interview. All of these assessments, as well as your performance during the scheme, will determine whether we offer you a training contract. We’ll challenge you to show us what you can really do, but make sure you’re put in a position to be your best via a support network including a supervisor, trainee buddy and the wider Early Careers & Development team.
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Vacation scheme offer
If you perform well in your video interview, we will invite you to our offices to complete an individual case study, as well as a 45-minute interview with two partners. We’ll assess your suitability for Weil based on your commerciality, motivation and the potential we see in you. We’ll ask some skills-based questions, give you the opportunity to sell yourself and demonstrate your knowledge of Weil, as well as highlight why you think we should invest in your development and progression.
During the vacation scheme, you’ll complete assessments alone and as a group, as well as attend a partner interview. All of these assessments, as well as your performance during the scheme, will determine whether we offer you a training contract. We’ll challenge you to show us what you can really do, but make sure you’re put in a position to be your best via a support network including a supervisor, trainee buddy and the wider Early Careers & Development team.
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Support and adjustments
The Early Careers & Development team is here to support you throughout the recruitment process and enable you to get the most out of the vacation scheme if offered a place. In confidence, we can discuss the individual support and reasonable adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
To have a conversation with a member of the Early Careers & Development team before applying, please contact us at early.careers@weil.com or on 020 7903 1000.
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Support and adjustments
The Early Careers & Development team is here to support you throughout the recruitment process and enable you to get the most out of the vacation scheme if offered a place. In confidence, we can discuss the individual support and reasonable adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
To have a conversation with a member of the Early Careers & Development team before applying, please contact us at early.careers@weil.com or on 020 7903 1000.
Questions & answers
FAQs.
When do applications open for the vacation schemes? When is the application deadline? Are applications reviewed on a rolling basis?
Applications open on 1 October 2025 and the deadline is 14 December 2025. All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, however all applications will be reviewed, regardless on when you apply. If you apply earlier in the process, you will find out the outcome of your application sooner.
Am I eligible to apply for a 2026 vacation scheme?
You can apply for a vacation scheme if you are a penultimate-year law student, or a finalist or graduate from any degree discipline. We do not accept applications from non-law penultimate year students.
How many vacation schemes do you run? How many places are there on each scheme?
We run two vacation schemes during the spring and there are up to 13 places on each scheme.
Vacation scheme dates:
23 March - 2 April 2026
7 April - 17 April 2026
How much will I be paid on the vacation scheme? Is accommodation provided?
We pay our vacation scheme participants £750 a week. During the scheme, we will top up your building access pass with £50 to spend in Café 110, our office subsidised restaurant. Here you can purchase breakfast, lunch, coffees and snacks throughout the two weeks.
We will also reach out to you ahead of the scheme and ask if you would like a salary advance, which means we will pay you half of your vacation scheme salary two weeks before you join, helping you to book accommodation, travel tickets or buy some work clothes if required.
If you require additional financial support in order to take part in a vacation scheme, we are here to support you. We can also offer support with accommodation in exceptional circumstances. Please contact the Early Careers & Development team at early.careers@weil.com or on 0207 903 1000 to discuss, in confidence, your individual circumstances.
Can I choose which department I will sit in during the vacation scheme?
We will ask you for your department preferences before you join and will do our best to accommodate these, however we cannot guarantee what department you will be placed in.
Do I need to submit a separate application for a training contract if I attend a vacation scheme at Weil?
No, all candidates who participate in a vacation scheme are automatically assessed for a training contract.
Do you accept CV applications?
No, we do not accept CV applications. If you are unable to complete the online application form, please contact the Early Careers & Development team at early.careers@weil.com or on 0207 903 1000 to discuss, in confidence, your individual circumstances.
I’ve missed the deadline to apply for a vacation scheme - can I still apply?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications received after the deadline.
What do I do if I am unsuccessful during the application process? Can I reapply next year?
If you are unsuccessful during the application process, we encourage you to wait until the next academic year before reapplying and spend some time improving your application.
Is it possible to receive feedback if my online application is unsuccessful?
We appreciate your eagerness to receive feedback, however, we receive a high number of applications each year. In fairness to all candidates, we are unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage.
Do you offer ad-hoc work experience outside of your formal vacation schemes?
Unfortunately, we are not able to hire candidates for informal work experience. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for a place on one of our vacation schemes or you can take part in our virtual experience programme.​​​ Learn more here
