Weil

Our Survey Says

Vault Verdict 

Weil recruits associates from top national law schools and top regional schools near hiring offices, prioritizing candidates with high academic achievement and clerkship experience. Colleagues are friendly, professional, collaborative, and team-oriented, and socializing is common. Partners are accessible and generous with their time in supporting associate development. Laterals are welcomed and given work right away. Senior associates and partners engage in both formal mentoring and less-formal, day-to-day guidance of associates. Orientation sessions are held for first years at the New York office with further training provided at home offices. In addition, practice groups offer specialized training. Work is assigned through a centralized system and ranges from administrative tasks to challenging assignments, including opportunities for assuming greater responsibility and interacting with clients. According to associates, no billable hour requirement means lower stress and less competition, and bonuses are not impacted by the number of hours worked but may be affected by performance. Compensation matches the prevailing market standard. Weil has adopted technology for remote work and AI software. Wellness initiatives include annual stipends, free counseling, in-office or virtual doctor appointments, and an active well-being committee. The firm encourages and supports pro bono work, and the hours are uncapped. Associates recognize realistic promotion opportunities to counsel and equity partner roles. The most common exit option is going in-house. Perks include after-hours meals, flex-time options as capacity allows, and work-from-home Fridays.