Weil early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-24 against Weil's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Weil. How we check
At a glance
- Spring Vacation Schemevacation schemeCloses in 19 daysVisa sponsorship: Not published6 stages
How Weil recruits
2027 vacation schemes (two spring schemes); applications 1 October to 1 December 2026. 6 stages, from Weil's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Weil names them.
Online application form
Application form
Short online form on academic background, checked against eligibility. AAB and a 2:1 with consistent module marks; Rare contextual system used.
“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.”
Situational judgement test
Situational judgement test
Untimed online assessment of scenario-based, numerical and verbal questions, about 45 minutes. No legal knowledge needed.
- about 45 minutes
“That’s why we use an online assessment made up of scenario-based, numerical, and verbal questions, aligned with our assessment competencies. [...] 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.”
Pre-recorded video interview
Recorded video interview
Pre-recorded video interview straight after the SJT: 4 questions on motivation for commercial law at Weil, strengths and ambitions. 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to answer each.
- 4 questions
- 2 minutes to prepare
- up to 2 minutes per answer
“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. [...] During the interview, you will have 2 minutes to prepare each question, and 2 minutes to deliver your answer.”
Individual case study (in office)
Case study
In-office individual case study for those who do well in the video interview.
“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.”
Partner interview
Partner interview
45-minute interview with two partners on the same office visit: skills-based questions, motivation and knowledge of Weil.
- about 45 minutes
“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.”
Vacation scheme (assessed for training contract)
Other stage
Two-week scheme with a group negotiation, a group client pitch and trainee tasks, plus a guaranteed training contract interview in week two.
“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.”
Visa sponsorship
Spring Vacation Scheme
Weil pays £750 a week for its Spring Vacation Scheme, with half payable in advance, but no visa sponsorship statement was found on its application process page.
Weil on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Weil vacation scheme application process?
- Weil's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Online application form, then Situational judgement test, then Pre-recorded video interview, then Individual case study (in office), then Partner interview, then Vacation scheme (assessed for training contract).
- Does Weil use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Weil lists a recorded video interview stage ("Pre-recorded video interview"), 4 questions.
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