Take a Seat with Weil

Take a Seat is Weil’s new podcast: six candid conversations with colleagues from across the firm, from newly qualified solicitors to partners and business leaders, about the twists, doubts and turning points that shaped their paths. No polish, no jargon, just real stories on everything from vacation schemes to private equity, AI and ESG. Take a Seat and hear it first-hand.

Episode 1

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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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.

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.

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.