Weil

• “The summer training was excellent—substantive, practical, and delivered by people who actually invested in my future. The assignments weren’t busywork, and they were good practice for me to hit the ground running as a first-year.”
• “Summer associates are given the option to work on assignments in practice groups they are interested in. They receive training and feedback from junior or mid-level associates who determine what aspects of a matter the summer associate will work on based on interest.”
• “There were many formal and informal trainings during the summer, both firmwide and practice-specific. The firm provides an assignment coordinator for each department you rotate through, and they provide substantive and observational assignments during the summer.”
• “Weil does an excellent job of putting a lot of effort into making sure that summers get to work on matters that they are actually interested in and that summers get enough responsibility and substantive exposure without being overwhelmed.”

• “There were so many great opportunities to meet with attorneys of all levels at the firm based on interests and practice groups. Some of the events were more formal and substantive; others were just for fun. Summer associates are paired with a junior attorney mentor, and I met with mine regularly. She gave me great advice and helped me connect with other attorneys in the practice areas I was interested in. There were also a lot of events just for summer associates so we could get to know each other. I am grateful for that because those friendships are so important to me today.”
• “The firm organized a wide range of structured social events each week, giving summer associates frequent opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across various practice groups and seniority levels. The program also incorporated weekly summer lunches with our summer ‘siblings,’ as well as dedicated practice group lunches, which further fostered connection and mentorship. I developed close relationships with many members of my summer class, and we regularly spent time together outside of formal events and work hours, which made the program experience even more rewarding.”
• “Social events were great and frequent but not overwhelming to the point that it got tiring. The firm scheduled lunches for each summer with different associates and partners so we could get to know everyone at the firm, which was nice because it took the pressure off of having to reach out to people for coffee chats or lunches. We went to sports games, shows, upscale bars, etc.”
• “Weil has a very social culture, and attorneys are excited to socialize with summers. My favorite events were going to Broadway shows, baseball games, mini golf, and trying special restaurants.”

• “I have been pleasantly surprised by the level of responsibility I've been given as a junior (more than I expected) and the amount of direct communication I have with partners (also more than I expected).”
• “I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the rotation system, because it gave me a chance to get a feel for different groups and work, helping me inform my eventual practice area choice.”
• “My expectations aligned well with reality. I understood that the summer program wouldn’t perfectly reflect the life of an attorney; however, it provided meaningful insight into what working in my practice group would be like.”
• “I've been pleasantly surprised by how similar practicing as a first-year attorney is to being a summer associate, and I find that it is less intimidating here because we have to choose our practice groups during the summer program.”

Weil’s Summer Associate Program is packed with opportunities to learn and develop. Our commitment to your career begins early and is supported by assignment coordinators, associate mentors, social coordinators, and Summer Program Committee partners. Summers are staffed on active client and pro bono matters and attend client meetings, negotiations, depositions, and court hearings to gain an in-depth view of what it is like to practice law at the firm. The firm offers trainings in depositions, negotiations, and writing, as well as talks with prominent clients, alumni, and firm leaders. Weil also provides numerous opportunities to socialize with partners, associates, and each other.