Weil Gotshal early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Weil Gotshal's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Weil Gotshal. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contracttraining contractOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published6 stages
- Weil Spring and Summer Vacation Schemesvacation schemeOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published
How Weil Gotshal recruits
Training contracts via 2027 spring vacation schemes (applications 1 October to 1 December 2026). 6 stages, from Weil Gotshal's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Weil Gotshal names them.
Online application form
Application form
Short online form on academic background, checked against eligibility criteria. Rare contextual recruitment 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, around 45 minutes. No legal knowledge needed. Provider not named.
- 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. [...] The assessment is untimed, but we recommend it should take around 45 minutes to complete.”
Pre-recorded video interview
Recorded video interview
Taken straight after the test: four recorded questions on motivation for commercial law at Weil, strengths and ambitions, with 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.”
Office case study and partner interview
Partner interview
In-office individual case study and a 45-minute interview with two partners on commerciality, motivation and potential, to decide vacation scheme offers.
- 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
Other stage
Two-week spring vacation scheme (up to 15 people) with a group negotiation, group client pitch, live trainee tasks and 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.”
Training contract offer
Offer
Scheme assessments, the partner interview and overall performance decide training contract offers.
“All of these assessments, as well as your performance during the scheme, will determine whether we offer you a training contract.”
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
No firm-stated UK sponsorship policy found
Weil Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes
Two-week paid vacation scheme with exposure to live deals and trainee work.
Weil Gotshal on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Weil Gotshal training contract application process?
- Weil Gotshal's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Online application form, then Situational judgement test, then Pre-recorded video interview, then Office case study and partner interview, then Vacation scheme, then Training contract offer.
- Does Weil Gotshal use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Weil Gotshal lists a recorded video interview stage ("Pre-recorded video interview"), 4 questions.
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