Job description
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.
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’t be afraid to seize the opportunities you want.
Trainees start on a salary of £60,000, which increases to £65,000 in their second year, and on qualification will increase to £170,000. In addition to a £500 wellbeing allowance, the firm offers a flexible benefits package which you can tailor to your individual needs.
You may also be interested in our
Virtual experience programme
Gain hands-on experience of the typical tasks a trainee would get involved in while working in our Private Equity, Finance and Restructuring teams. The virtual experience programme is self-paced and open to everyone. No application is required. Click to take part.
Virtual & in person events
At our events, in addition to developing your commercial awareness, you will have the chance to meet our people, build your network and discover our culture, as well as ask any questions you have about the application process. Click for a list of upcoming events.
What we are looking for
To excel in your training contract, you’ll need to be hungry for success and determined to take on challenges no matter how big and complex.
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.
Additional job details
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £60,000
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
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 early.careers@weil.com.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 15 December 2024
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Closing date: 15 December 2024