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-- Navigate Careers Firm at a Glance Our Offices Our Practices Our People Summer Associate Program 1L Recruiting Calendar Summer Associate Perspectives Diversity Fellowships @ Weil Summer Program Locations Pro Bono Externships Experienced Attorney Hiring Apply for an Associate Position Benefits, Perks & Programs Launch a Career Professional Development Beyond Weil Gain Exposure to Premier Clients Premier Clients & Accolades Work-Life@Weil Benefits and Resources Work-Life Related Perks Community@Weil Be Business-Minded Be an Outstanding Corporate Citizen Diversity & Inclusion Pro Bono Meet Us Summer Associate Perspectives Apply Summer Associate Program Video ✕ Firm at a Glance Firm at a Glance With an entrepreneurial spirit at our core, Weil lawyers and staff bring passion, creativity and optimism to all that we approach. We don’t ask, "How was it done last time?" we ask, "How can it be done better?" Our success stems from our role as strategic business partners and as innovative problem solvers for clients wherever they operate. Talented individuals who want a seat at the table and to tackle complex, challenging matters on behalf of world-class companies will find ample opportunities to shine. At the forefront of change in law and corporate social responsibility Pioneered major areas of law, including corporate governance, private equity, and bankruptcy and restructuring At the vanguard of legal innovation for the digital age Founded in 1931 > View information on Weil’s Executive Partner Barry Wolf and our strategy for success Our Offices Offices spanning 3 continents and 5 countries: Beijing Boston Dallas Frankfurt Hong Kong Houston London Miami Munich New York Paris Princeton Shanghai Silicon Valley Washington, DC Our Practices We consider ourselves not only legal advisors but also strategic business partners to our clients, providing sound and pragmatic guidance on their most sensitive and important issues. We are a full-service firm providing counsel to our clients on matters across Litigation; Corporate; Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits; and Business Finance & Restructuring Departments. >> Launch Your Career with Weil: Choosing Your Practice Our People Approximately 1,100 lawyers worldwide Speak 48 languages Communicate effectively across many cultures U.S. lawyers and staff hail from 40 countries around the globe “It was the sophistication and high-profile nature of Weil’s work that brought me here. It’s the people who have kept me here.” Kyle Krpata , Partner, Silicon Valley Launch a Career Launch a Career When you join Weil, you are not just getting a job, you are launching a career. Not only will you work together with Weil colleagues, you will partner with clients and hone your skills as a business lawyer. In doing so, you will be building skills that can take you in many different professional directions. You will also have access to robust training and professional development programs. Training includes: Programs focused on topics such as professional ethics, client service and time-management Department-specific orientation programs designed to provide all the substantive information to get your career off to a promising start In-house training programs throughout the year that educate new lawyers and keep experienced lawyers current in their fields Professional Development Mentoring At Weil, we place a high priority on mentoring relationships, both formal and informal. The professional development that takes place day-to-day is invaluable. Upon arrival at the firm, each new associate is paired with a New Associate Partner Advisor and an Associate Mentor. These relationships last through the first year of an associate’s time at Weil. After one year, each associate submits a choice of a Partner/Counsel Mentor. Additionally, informal mentoring relationships between Partner Advisors, Associate Mentors and associates are encouraged throughout each associate’s career. This guidance comes in the form of extra insight, coaching, or tips on how to impress clients by delivering stellar work that will realize a client’s business objectives. Along with offering instruction, guidance and feedback on an ongoing basis, senior attorneys support associates in fashioning a sustainable work-life balance, which may include such features as flex-time. Training & Evaluations Weil offers training programs in each department beginning with New Associate Orientation. Over 225 in-house training programs and workshops are conducted, including Litigation Trial Skills, BFR Department New Associates’ Training, Team Leadership and Project Management, and Business Development. These programs are firmwide and are conducted live or broadcast via video and/or audio to each office. Associates may supplement our in-house trainings with programs offered by various outside providers such as the Practising Law Institute. To enhance the professional growth and development of our associates, Weil has a performance evaluation system that is intended to provide associates with clear and specific feedback on their performance. Our evaluation system includes an associate self-evaluation questionnaire, written evaluation forms and training for partners on how to conduct meaningful performance reviews. We also provide training for associates on how to get the most out of their review session. Associates receive two reviews: a mid-year review in June/July and a second review shortly after year-end. We currently evaluate each associate's performance based on the criteria set forth below: Substantive Legal Knowledge Analytical Skills Written and Oral Communication Skills Responsibility Professionalism Leadership “We strive to give clients the top quality work that we can, and it’s through training our associates to be the best they can be that enables us to do that.” Ronit Berkovich, Partner, New York Read More About Professional Development Beyond Weil Wherever your career takes you, this practical, client-oriented mindset will be extraordinarily helpful. And if your career does move beyond Weil, our Alumni Program helps you stay connected to Weil’s extensive professional network. 5300+ Alumni in our Global Network 150+ Alumni Serving in the Judiciary and Government Agencies >> Read About Weil Alumni Careers Be Business-Minded Be Business-Minded At the forefront of change, Weil has been a first-mover in partnering with clients to understand the full picture of their needs and help them achieve strategic goals. Sophisticated clients today require this new type of business lawyering and, at Weil, we adapted to this model years ago. We don’t just counsel clients; we work side-by-side with them to gather a 360-degree view of their business so that we can be best positioned to help them move forward. Clients demand these skills from lawyers today, and you will start your career with an unmatched opportunity to build a solid foundation and to stay ahead of the pack. Our entrepreneurial culture and meritocracy provides you with the chance to gain experience and advance more quickly than you would elsewhere. In this atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to: Team up with colleagues to find solutions for clients and execute them to achieve real results Learn from dynamic, action-oriented business lawyers who don’t spend hours and hours pondering theories Gain a seat at the table and take on challenges and responsibilities that will help you build marketable skills and lay the foundation for a fulfilling professional life Summer Associate Program Summer Associate Program Your summer at Weil is packed with opportunities to learn and develop. Our commitment to your career begins early and we have a team of people to support you, including assignment coordinators, associate mentors, social coordinators and Summer Program Committee partners. We offer trainings in Deposition, Writing, Negotiation and Diversity, as well as a Speakers Series featuring ...