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The Take a Seat podcast features six candid conversations with colleagues from across Weil, talking about the twists and turns that shaped their careers. No polish, no jargon, just real stories.

Take a Seat with Weil Episode 1

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From Vacation Scheme to Qualification

Alex reflects on the winding path from completing a history degree to newly qualified solicitor, including the unusual experience of completing a virtual vacation scheme during COVID and what it felt like to finally step into the office for the first time.

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  • Take a Seat with Weil Episode 2

    Inside AI: Reshaping Legal Practice

    Ashley, five months into an internal AI secondment in the finance practice, breaks down how the firm is piloting and rolling out AI tools - and reframes the hype into two practical buckets: efficiency and augmentation.

  • Take a Seat with Weil Episode 3

    A Career in Private Equity: Insights from Leadership

    Managing Partner Jonathan Wood describes his unconventional path into law, from building one of the firm’s leading private equity practices to stepping into firm leadership.

  • Take a Seat with Weil Episode 5

    Running the Business: Behind the Law Firm

    Deputy COO Maddy gives a rare look behind the curtain - from qualifying as an M&A lawyer to stepping into business services, and what it actually takes to keep a law firm running.

  • Take a Seat with Weil Episode 6

    The Path to Partnership

    Disputes and Early Careers Partner Hayley charts her path from a first seat in restructuring to making partner, plus the advice that helped get her there.