Overview
Introduction
A leader in bankruptcy and restructuring, Weil is an all-around legal superstar with a name that will shine on any resume. The firm is a good fit for team players who enjoy socializing and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and work hard.
Firm Stats
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Vault Verdict
Weil associates appreciate the firm's professional atmosphere where colleagues are friendly and actively support each other’s professional success and growth. Attorneys and staff are social, engaging at a mix of firm-sponsored social events and informal gatherings. Partners maintain an open door policy and receive associate feedback, which is collected through a formal process of confidential upward reviews. They also invest in associate development, often assigning junior attorneys stretch tasks accompanied by clear instructions and reviewed with feedback. Every attorney is assigned a partner and associate mentor when they join the firm, and the firm outlines the skills expected at different career stages through a published set of associate development goals. Work is assigne...
About the Firm
A powerhouse in restructuring, M&A, private equity, and litigation, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has long been one of the world’s leading law firms. The firm has pioneered major areas of law, such as corporate governance, private equity, and bankruptcy and restructuring.
To New York and Beyond
Weil was founded in New York in 1931 and has been located in New York’s iconic General Motors Building since the building opened in 1968, overlooking the city’s playground, Central Park. With approximately 1,100 lawyers, the firm has offices spanning three continents and six countries, and it continues to be one of the highest-grossing law firms in the world.
Restructured Thinking
Weil fields one of the most respected ...
2026 Vault Rankings
Associate Reviews
- “Weil is focused on relationships among attorneys and staff and ensuring everyone feels like a valued part of the team. There are firm-sponsored social events, but the associates and counsel also frequently choose to eat lunch together in a conference room or grab drinks after work or a recruiting event without formal encouragement or sponsorship. Everyone looks out for each other, both in terms of work and personal life.”
- “The DC office has a reputation for being very friendly. I once...
Why Work Here
When you join Weil, you are not just getting a job – you are launching a career. You will work together with Weil colleagues, and partner with clients to hone your skills as a business lawyer. In doing so, you will be building capabilities that can take you in many different professional directions. You will also have access to robust training and professional development programs.
Culture & Inclusion at Weil
"Inclusion is in our DNA. Since its founding, Weil has held diversity and inclusion as a core value of our firm since Frank Weil, Sylvan Gotshal and Horace Manges found many doors closed to them because of their religious beliefs. Over the following 85 years, as we have become a global firm, these principles have been a cornerstone for our growth and success. Our pioneering attitude towards diversity led us to embark on a series of "firsts" for the legal profession from conducting a diversity assessment in 1992 to creating a formal..."
Getting Hired Here
- “Weil appreciates candidates who are intelligent and passionate about their legal careers. Candidates aren't expected to know too much about day-to-day legal practice but should be thoughtful and proactive. It's also important to show maturity, professionalism, and respect.”
- “This firm is made of good, hardworking people first. The way we treat each other is paramount, and the culture fit comes first, I think. Before hiring laterals, partners seem to like to have the candidate ...
Perks & Benefits