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Advice featuring Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Meet Meg, a Trainee Solicitor

Why did you choose Weil? I was initially drawn to Weil because of the firm’s reputation as a global elite player in Private Equity, Finance and Restructuring. I knew I was interested in working in cor

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Meet Evan, a Trainee Associate

Graduate profile

What your role includes e.g. typical activities and key responsibilities? As a trainee associate in the private equity department at Weil, I have been given the opportunity to take on meaningful respo

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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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