{"id":13572,"date":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/?post_type=profiles&#038;p=13572"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:29:04","slug":"weil-gotshal-manges-london-llp","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/weil-gotshal-manges-london-llp\/","title":{"rendered":"Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","jurisdictions":[],"countries":[],"cities":[],"firms_companies":[],"universities_colleges":[],"lex_survey_questions":[],"publications":[798],"tc_location":[],"class_list":["post-13572","profiles","type-profiles","status-publish","hentry","publications-future-lawyers-2025-26"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{},"appp_media":null,"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"lex-profile-list-intro\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/weil-gotshal.jpg\" alt=\"Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/weil-gotshal.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 110 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1AY<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.weil.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7903 1000<\/div><div class=\"twitter contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-twitter\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WeilGotshal\">Twitter<\/a><\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/weil-gotshal-and-manges\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/weilgraduatesuk\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 1 category: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/if-you-did-a-vacation-scheme-with-your-firm-how-would-you-rate-it\/' target='_blank'> Vacation schemes<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><span class=\"profile-link\">View Profile<\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"below_title":"<div class=\"letterhead\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/weil-gotshal.jpg\" alt=\"Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/weil-gotshal.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 110 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1AY<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.weil.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7903 1000<\/div><div class=\"twitter contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-twitter\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WeilGotshal\">Twitter<\/a><\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/weil-gotshal-and-manges\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/weilgraduatesuk\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 1 category: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/if-you-did-a-vacation-scheme-with-your-firm-how-would-you-rate-it\/' target='_blank'> Vacation schemes<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"survey-scores\"><h2 style=\"color: #111;\">Trainee Feedback<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-type:none; color: #111;\">\r\n<li style=\"width:73.6%\">73.6<span class=\"score-title\">Satisfaction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:73.6%\">73.6<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:77.4%\">77.4<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:73.6%\">73.6<span class=\"score-title\">Quality of client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:9.9%\">9.9<span class=\"score-title\">Client secondments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:58.5%\">58.5<span class=\"score-title\">Work\/life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:57.7%\">57.7<span class=\"score-title\">Social life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:%\">85.5<span class=\"score-title\">Vac. Scheme<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:75.9%\">75.9<span class=\"score-title\">Confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:72.1%\">72.1<span class=\"score-title\">Remuneration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:75.2%\">75.2<span class=\"score-title\">Inclusiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:46.9%\">46.9<span class=\"score-title\">International<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:78.2%\">78.2<span class=\"score-title\">Approachability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-1\"> \n<article id=\"post-13572\" class=\"post-13572 profiles type-profiles status-publish hentry publications-future-lawyers-2025-26\">\n\t\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<div class=\"survey-results tab-listing\">  \n   \n        \n<h2>Survey Results - Trainee feedback on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/span><\/h2>\n\n           <style>\n#chartdiv {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 800px;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n            \n  <!-- Resources -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/core.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/charts.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/themes\/animated.js\"><\/script>\n            \n<!-- HTML -->\n<div id=\"chartdiv\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- Chart code -->\n<script>\n\/\/ Themes begin\nam4core.useTheme(am4themes_animated);\n\/\/ Themes end\n\n\/\/ Create chart instance\nvar chart = am4core.create(\"chartdiv\", am4charts.XYChart3D);\n\n\/\/ Add data\nchart.data = [{\n  \"question\": \"Satisfaction\",\n  \"result\": \"73.6\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your overall job satisfaction?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Expectations\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How far has the firm lived up to your expectations?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work quality\",\n  \"result\": \"73.6\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the quality of work you are given?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Client contact\",\n  \"result\": \"77.4\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your amount of client contact?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work\/life\",\n  \"result\": \"58.5\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How happy are you with your work\/life balance?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Social life\",\n  \"result\": \"57.7\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How good is your firm\u2019s social life?\" \n},\n\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Vac. 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I was particularly drawn to the firm\u2019s strengths in private equity and restructuring\u2019, \u2018Weil offers the high-quality work and early responsibility typical of US law firms, but is established to a similar degree to Magic Circle firms\u2019, transaction powerhouse&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best thing about the firm?<\/strong> \u2018The support you get from your colleagues when working\u2019, \u2018people&#8217;s willingness to explain tasks while giving you the space to take on responsibility\u2019, \u2018culture\u2019, \u2018top-level client work\u2019, \u2018early responsibility\u2019, \u2018PE, small intake, exposure, training\/work, money, culture\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst thing about the firm?<\/strong> \u2018The lack of transparency over how seat choices and qualification are determined\u2019, \u2018IT\u2019, \u2018lack of senior female or otherwise diverse role models in certain teams\u2019, \u2018approachability of partners\u2019, \u2018long working hours\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best moment?<\/strong> \u2018Leading a process on a complex matter, where I coordinated with multiple stakeholders and took ownership of key workstreams\u2019, \u2018working closely with senior members of the firm\u2019, \u2018getting involved in a restructuring deal\u2019, \u2018NY secondment\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst moment<\/strong> \u2018Several late nights back to back\u2019, \u2018working all of Easter weekend\u2019, \u2018long hours\u2019, \u20184am finishes at deal signing and back in the office at 9:30am\u2019, \u2018when I realised how tough it might be to go on an international secondment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n               \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"verdict\">The Lex 100 verdict on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/span><\/h2>\n       \n        \n      \n             \n        <p>    \n\t<p>Weil attracts trainees for its high-quality work, distinctive culture, and focus on training and development. Trainees highlight \u201cits strong commitment to training and development,\u201d \u201cquality of work, culture,\u201d and \u201cexcellent private equity practice; strong LGBTQ+ network.\u201d The firm\u2019s US-style early responsibility and exposure, combined with a Magic Circle-level clientele, makes it appealing for those seeking a blend of commercial sophistication and personal growth: \u201cWeil offers the high-quality work and early responsibility typical of US law firms\u201d and \u201cthe range of personalities that succeed at Weil showed me it\u2019s a place where I could grow while being myself.\u201d Training at Weil is described as intensive but rewarding. Trainees report \u201cmore responsibility and hands-on experience,\u201d \u201chigher level of responsibility, better quality work,\u201d and \u201cmore client time and responsibility\u201d compared with other firms. Early responsibility is a defining feature, with trainees able to lead projects and work independently: \u201cThe best moment of my training contract so far was leading a process on a complex matter\u201d and \u201cgetting involved in a restructuring deal.\u201d International secondments are also highlighted: \u201cNYC secondment\u201d was the \u00a0\u201cbest thing about my TC.\u201d The firm\u2019s people and support network are frequently praised: \u201cPeople&#8217;s willingness to explain tasks while giving you the space to take on responsibility\u201d and \u201cthe support you get from your colleagues when working.\u201d Top-level client work and small trainee intake further enhance the experience. Challenges include long hours, work-life balance, and limited transparency in certain processes and \u201csome of the strict working from home policies.\u201d Trainees also note occasional team-specific issues: \u201cthere is a bit of a face-time culture in certain teams.\u201d Hybrid working is limited but generally well-regarded: \u201cI find the Friday work from home policy sufficient and well respected\u201d and \u201cwe have to work four days a week from the office, which is generally fine for me.\u201d Pro bono and CSR opportunities are plentiful and actively promoted: \u201c\u201ctoo many even, they spam my inbox,\u201d and \u201clots of regular communications from our pro bono team inviting lawyers to sign up for different projects.\u201d For trainees, Weil offers top-tier work, early responsibility, and a supportive environment to thrive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n        \n             \n                \n        \t\t<p>        \n              \n\n\n           \n        \n         \t\t \n\t\t <h2 id=\"ditl\">A day in the life of... Priya Tulsiani, trainee, Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/h2>\n\t\t <p><img height=\"200\" width=\"200\" alt=\"Priya Tulsiani, Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP\" class=\"ditl-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/priya-tulsiani.jpg\"\/>\t\t <p><strong>Departments to date:<\/strong> Private equity; M&amp;A<\/p>         \n\t\t \t\t <p><strong>University: <\/strong>\n\t\t \t\t Durham University\t\t \t\t <\/p>\n\t\t         \n\t\t <p><strong>Degree:<\/strong> Law with Year Abroad<\/p>    <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><p><strong>Morning:<\/strong>\u00a0I arrive at the office at around 9am and look through the emails that have come in overnight to identify any immediate tasks that I need to tackle. I then update my task list accordingly and ensure that the people that I am working with are kept updated with what I am working on, and if I have capacity to help with anything else.<\/p>\n<p>Once I have dealt with the tasks that require my immediate attention, I attend the monthly M&amp;A meeting where the team discusses key developments on current and future potential matters over some coffee and pastries. This meeting also provides a great opportunity to informally catch up with the wider team.<\/p>\n<p>Upon returning to the office, my supervisor and I discuss the latest updates on a matter we are working on. After explaining both the legal and commercial context behind those developments, my supervisor tasks me with drafting three clauses in the shareholders\u2019 agreement in line with the agreed term sheet.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day, emails for the various matters I am working on will come into my inbox. Given that I share an office with my supervisor, we can easily discuss any developments that have taken place and reprioritise tasks if required. It is important that I keep track of the different work streams on all the matters that I am working on, which also helps me identify any tasks that could be within my remit that I can take on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong>\u00a0At 1.30pm, I head to Caf\u00e9 110, our office cafeteria, and join fellow trainees for lunch. It\u2019s great to chat about how others have been doing and check in on other teams within the firm.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch, I am briefed on a new task by an associate on a separate matter. I\u2019m asked to conduct corporate due diligence on a target group that our client, a private equity firm, is seeking to acquire. This task requires that I look through the shareholder registers of roughly 50 entities in the virtual data room to verify the ownership structure of the target group. In parallel, I update the information request list that will be sent to the target group with any shareholder registers that have not yet been provided. It is a key trainee task to highlight to the deal team any information that is missing in the virtual data room and flag when new documents come in. Once I have discussed my initial findings with the associate on the matter, I begin drafting the relevant section within the due diligence report.<\/p>\n<p>I then head over to a training session on joint ventures at 4.00pm. Formal training sessions are a key part of being a trainee at Weil. The opportunity to understand the theory behind the corporate structures that we deal with on a daily basis allows us to better place the matters we are working on within their specific commercial context.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening:<\/strong>\u00a0I am invited to an event hosted for the women in the London private equity and M&amp;A team. The event is an opportunity for the women in the team, from trainees to partners, to learn a little more about each other in an informal setting. Events such as this allow me to interact with people I otherwise may not have had a chance to. I find these informal events also offer a great chance to form more organic mentorship.<\/p>\n<p>After the event, I return to my desk to go through any further emails that may have come in. I am working on a pro-bono matter for a FinTech company and the founder is seeking to incorporate her new company, which requires us to draft articles of association. We have received some amendments from the client, which I review and proofread by myself first, before sending the revised draft to the associate on the matter to review.<\/p>\n<p>I finally update and prioritise my task list for the following day and head home for the evening.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13138 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weil-banner-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weil-banner-2024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weil-banner-2024-300x34.jpg 300w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weil-banner-2024-768x87.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>Managing partners:<\/strong> Jonathan Wood and David Avery-Gee<\/p>\n<p>With approximately 1,100 lawyers across the US, Europe and Asia, Weil operates according to the &#8216;one firm&#8217; principle, allowing it to bring the right mix of firm-wide skill and local market presence to deliver co-ordinated legal advice to help its clients achieve their sophisticated goals and objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1996, Weil\u2019s London office is the largest of its European offices and the hub of its European practice. The office is a leading player in the UK legal market and is consistently regarded as one of the most successful London offices of a US-based law firm. The firm supports a varied client base of European, US and global private equity houses, corporates and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border matters.<\/p>\n<p>Weil\u2019s strategy is focused on long-term investment in recruiting and retaining exceptional talent at all levels. The firm\u2019s people celebrate diversity and inclusion, and its award-winning pro bono programme is deeply ingrained in the firm\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main areas of work:<\/strong>\u00a0Weil provides clients with legal expertise at the highest level across its key practices of private equity and M&amp;A, funds, finance, structured finance, restructuring, and disputes and investigations, and has been involved in some of the most significant, high-profile and prestigious mandates across all its legal specialisms. The majority of the firm\u2019s work involves multidisciplinary teams across the specialist fields of competition, corporate governance and compliance, employment, intellectual property, management incentives, pensions, real estate, tax and technology, leveraging the expertise of its full-service capabilities for its clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0Equality for all has been at our core since the firm was founded. We honour this commitment through action, to create a culture where our differences are respected, celebrated and valued. We are a workplace of equal opportunity; a workplace in which every member of our firm can bring their whole self to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The training contract:\u00a0<\/strong>Our training contract is the longest running of any US law firm in London. To excel in your training contract, you\u2019ll need to be hungry for success and determined to take on challenges no matter how big and complex.<\/p>\n<p>Over the two-year course you will complete four six-month seats, developing expertise and building skills in each area. Being prepared to take on feedback is a must and how you will become an exceptional lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>While you need to tackle one corporate and one finance seat as key practice areas, the remaining seats depend on your own preferences and development needs. This is your career, don\u2019t be afraid to seize the opportunities you want.<\/p>\n<p>A career at Weil is challenging, technical and requires trainees to work under pressure. We are looking for bright candidates who can use their initiative and who thrive when challenged and when out of their comfort zone. Successful candidates will need to be commercially-minded with plenty of entrepreneurial flair, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team. We are looking to recruit candidates from all universities and degree disciplines. Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-Level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vacation schemes 2026:<\/strong>\u00a0See what you could achieve at Weil and show us what you\u2019re capable of on one of our two-week vacation schemes. You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p>We take up to 15 people on each of our vacation schemes. That means you\u2019re accountable and visible, but if you\u2019re ready to step up then it means you\u2019ll have a lot of chances to show us what you can do and get real, lived experience in an elite global firm. You\u2019ll attend talks, workshops and social events to build your network and knowledge of Weil. Throughout the two weeks, you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019re ready to take your seat and join us at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>We recruit only through our vacation scheme for our training contract.<\/p>\n<p>Participants are paid \u00a3750 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.<\/p>\n<p>Spring vacation scheme one dates: 23 March-2 April 2026<\/p>\n<p>Spring vacation scheme two dates: 7-17 April 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insight days:<\/strong>\u00a0Attending an insight day is a great way to meet our people and get a better understanding of who we are, what we do and our culture as a firm.<\/p>\n<p>During the day you will hear from partners, counsel, associates and trainees about life at Weil, as well as receiving a deeper insight into our core practice areas. You will take part in a case study exercise, and learn first-hand from Weil\u2019s Early Careers team about their application and assessment process. As well as this, you\u2019ll also get the chance to network with current trainees and ask any questions about the firm.<\/p>\n<p>Dates:\u00a08 October 2025 (applications close on 28 September)<\/p>\n<p>22 October 2025 (applications close on 12 October)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual experience programme:<\/strong>\u00a0Our virtual experience programme will allow you to gain hands-on experience of the type of tasks a trainee would get involved in while working in our private equity, finance and restructuring teams. The programme will give you a series of scenarios that throw you into the tasks a trainee will typically take on at Weil. They\u2019re designed to immerse you in some of our practice areas and develop your commercial awareness, something we look for in all successful candidates. The programme is self-paced and open to everyone<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual and in-person events:\u00a0<\/strong>At our virtual and in-person events or at one of our insight days, you\u2019ll have the chance to meet our people, build your network, learn about our culture and ask any questions you have about the application process. Want to get involved? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ukrecruiting.weil.com\/meetus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ukrecruiting.weil.com\/meetus<\/a> to see the list of upcoming events and how to apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary, benefits and sponsorship:<\/strong> Trainees start on a salary of \u00a360,000, which increases to \u00a365,000 in their second year, and on qualification will increase to \u00a3170,000. In addition to a \u00a3500 wellbeing allowance, the firm offers a flexible benefits package which you can tailor to your individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>We offer full sponsorship of the PGDL and SQE 1 and 2 in addition to an annual maintenance grant of \u00a320,000 per year of study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SQE:<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019ve partnered with the University of Law to deliver the PGDL and the SQE 1 and 2 preparation courses and exams, providing law and non-law graduates with the training and continuous development they need to grow. We offer full sponsorship of the PGDL and SQE 1 and 2 in addition to an annual maintenance grant of \u00a320,000 per year of study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apprenticeships:\u00a0<\/strong>Our six-year Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme is your opportunity to get started and grow faster. If you\u2019re an ambitious and driven school leaver, come and make your mark at our leading global firm. Over six years, you will receive an unparalleled foundation in how to develop a career as international lawyer. You will learn your craft inside this leading global law firm from day one, building your experience across a range of practice groups and working directly with trainees, supervisors and mentors to help you develop the critical skills to thrive in one of the most exciting industries.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside learning on the job, you will receive formal training and have protected study time to obtain your law degree as you complete the programme. You will be supported at every stage but we will challenge you to be your best. If you\u2019re ready to step up, this is a unique chance to earn money as you train, forgo student debt and learn to be a lawyer from those who are the very best in their field.<\/p>\n<p>You will spend your first four months in business services to give you an overview of how our firm works, familiarise yourself with working in an office environment and start building your network. You will then rotate through three-to-four fee-earning teams to understand the work we do in-depth and where you might want to specialise.<\/p>\n<p>You will have structured time to study throughout the programme, but after your fourth year you will take eight months out of the day-to-day business so you can focus on your SQE. After completing your SQE, you will spend six months in three separate teams, and potentially an international secondment. This mirrors our graduate trainees\u2019 experience. After six years in total, you will qualify as a lawyer at the same level as a graduate trainee.<\/p>\n<p>Applications close on 18 January 2026 to start in September 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply:\u00a0<\/strong>Online via our website <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you require any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Early Careers team to have a confidential conversation on 020 7903 1000 or at <a href=\"mailto:early.careers@weil.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early.careers@weil.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p>Equality for all has been at our core since the firm was founded. We honour this commitment through action, to create a culture where our differences are respected, celebrated and valued. We are a workplace of equal opportunity: a workplace in which every member of our firm can bring their whole self to work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n      \n            \n                 \n            \n              \n       \n                 \n        \t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-## --><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-2\">   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"profile-contents\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"contents\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#verdict\">The verdict<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#ditl\">A day in the life of...<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\">About us<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"#diversity\">Inclusion<\/a><\/li>          \r\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts and figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        \r\n<\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"application-process\">\r\n \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Application process for Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How:<\/strong>\u00a0Online via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ukrecruiting.weil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you require any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Early Careers team to have a confidential conversation on 020 7903 1000 or at\u00a0early.careers@weil.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s involved:<\/strong>\u00a0Online application form; pre-recorded video interview; in-person partner interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>People in charge of recruitment:<\/strong>\u00a0Philippa Wilson (early.careers@weil.com), James Harvey (training partner).<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> By 14 December 2025 for 2028 training contracts; 18 January 2025 for apprenticeships\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <div id=\"vacation-schemes\">\r\n  \r\n <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Vacation schemes at Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Spring:<\/strong> 23 March-2 April 2026 (apply by 14 December 2025)<\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Insight day:<\/strong> 7 April-17 April 2026 (apply by 12 October 2025)<\/p>\r\n  \r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges (London) LLP<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a360,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a365,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a3170,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n <div id=\"facts-figures\">\r\n \r\n  <h2 id=\"facts\" class=\"widget-title\">Facts and figures<\/h2>\r\n  <p><p><strong>Total partners:<\/strong> 50 (London)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assistant solicitors:<\/strong> 151 (London)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:<\/strong> 28 (London)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainee places available for 2028:<\/strong> Up to 15<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--\t  \r\n\r\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">If  were a fictional character it would be\u2026<\/h2>\r\n        \t\t\r\n<br><\/br>\r\n<br><\/br> -->\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"videos\">\r\n\r\n       \r\n\r\n        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; 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