Vacation
Schemes.

01 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.

02 Online application form

Complete a short online application form answering two motivational questions and one commercial question. This is your first opportunity to show us why you’re the right person to take a seat at Weil. 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. 

03 Pre-recorded video interview

The pre-recorded video is an opportunity to build on your application form and bring it to life. It offers us an insight into your achievements, your motivations for a career in commercial law at Weil and your determination to succeed here.

During the video interview, you will answer three questions - two commercial / knowledge based questions and one competency based question. You will have 60 seconds to prepare for each question and 90-seconds to answer. Before you answer the questions, you will have the opportunity to complete a practice question as many times as you would like. 

To register for one of our application and interview workshops, click here.

04 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.

05 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.