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Meet Anthony, an associate

Graduate profile
Weil struck me as a firm that would be successful in a variety of economic conditions given its strong reputation for private equity and leading international restructuring practice. I was also drawn to the inclusive culture that I was able to experience on the first year fast track scheme, and subsequently the vacation scheme.
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Meet Lizzie, Graduate Recruitment & Development Advisor

Graduate profile
Lizzie gives some advice on applying to Weil
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Meet Tutu and find out about her time at Weil

Graduate profile
I graduated with a degree in English Literature from Columbia University, New York in 2016 and completed a Graduate LLB Law degree at the University of Exeter in 2022. Prior to beginning my trai
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How much will you earn as a trainee solicitor?

Salaries
Each summer we survey leading law firms about their trainee solicitor starting salaries. See our 2024 results below... just make sure you think about the whole package (size of firm, type of clients, areas of practice, quality of training) before applying.
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Which law firms will fund your SQE preparation, LPC and PGDL course fees and pay maintenance costs?

Training and progression
Do law firms really pay for the SQE and the other routes to qualify as a solicitor? Yes, many do. We list the top firms offering sponsorship for your postgraduate law studies from 2024 onwards and also point to other sources of funding, including scholarships and loans.
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Commercial awareness and how to achieve it, by trainee solicitors and law recruiters

Skills and competencies
Many law firms will ask about your commercial awareness and experience during the application process to get a training contract. We asked trainees, graduate recruiters and solicitors at a range of law firms for their advice on how to respond.
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