Summer Associate Program

Our commitment to your career begins early. We have a talented and dedicated team of people to support you, including assignment coordinators and associate and partner mentors. The Summer Program also includes opportunities for summer associates to learn about Weil’s work and experience our culture firsthand by being assigned to client matters across the firm.

Summers participate in active matters and attend client meetings, negotiations, depositions and court hearings to gain a clear view of what it is like to practice law at Weil to help them clarify their choice of future practice area. Weil’s commitment to striking a balance between engaging social activities and substantive professional experience is a key reason we received high marks on two summer associate satisfaction surveys. Weil achieved a top-five ranking in Law360’s annual survey for the second straight year, and The American Lawyer ranked the Firm 11th.

We offer training programs and workshops in taking depositions, legal writing and negotiation, as well as a Speakers Series featuring talks with prominent clients, alumni and firm leaders.

1L Summer Stipend

Weil is pleased to offer a $25,000 stipend to first year J.D. students who accept an offer to join the Firm’s US 2027 2L Summer Program and spend their 1L summer (2026) working for a qualifying nonprofit organization, government agency, academic institution, or other public interest organization. The stipend will be paid in two installments: $12,500 upon completion of the approved Summer 2026 position and $12,500 upon the start of Weil’s 2027 Summer Program.

Summer Associate Experience

Hear from recent Weil Summer Associates on what you can expect during your summer at Weil.

During your summer at Weil, you will:

• Work on complex, high-profile matters and gain hands-on experience from day one.
• Collaborate with partners and associates across a variety of practice areas.
• Participate in client meetings and strategy sessions, seeing firsthand how deals and cases come together.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced lawyers and dedicated assignment coordinators.
• Enjoy a variety of social events and networking opportunities designed to help you build lasting connections.

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