I was excited to gain insight into the real work of a Weil, Gotshal & Manges trainee. Delving from macro-economic context into the micro legal analysis of NDA clause carve-outs, building full transaction structure charts and applying specific statutory provisions to determine legal status of companies -- felt less of a chore and more of a chess game.

It was an incredibly hands on experience, where I felt I was doing real work. It gave a true insight into the work I could be doing on the vacation scheme/the training contract programme. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an insight into the legal profession or for the work at Weil. It equipped me with more transferable skills I can use now, and in my future legal career.

I liked the structure of the program. Following the same company throughout the program made me feel as though I was participating in a real case, leaning into the idea of what work may look like in the firm. It gave me an idea of how multi-layered a single case can be, from financing to restructuring etc.