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  1. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hello, Thanks for your question. Yes, we accept applications from people that have already graduated and started their careers. We appreciate the transferable skills that can be applied to a career in law. Many thanks, Lizzie
  2. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Maddy, We have no A-level requirements, however we do require candidates to have received or expect to receive a 2:1 in their undergraduate degree. If you submit your application on the deadline date it doesn't place you at a disadvantage. Thanks, Lizzie
  3. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Ronaldo, We start reading applications as they come in (we receive a large number of applications, so this is to make sure we manage our time and are able to read through all of them in the timeframe required). Decisions about who to invite to interview are made after the deadline closes...
  4. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Jasmine, This depends on how many applications we receive, but we aim to get back to you within a couple of weeks of the deadline. Many thanks, Lizzie
  5. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Sachin, Thanks for your questions. We do take mitigating circumstances into account - we take a holistic approach when reviewing all applications. As our process currently stands, if you are successful through our recruitment process and have passed SQE 1 & 2, we would not require you to...
  6. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Jasmine, Thanks for your question. Applications are screened before the deadline, but all invites are sent after applications close. Kind regards, Lizzie
  7. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Thanks for your question - the exact time for the deadline for our Winter Vacation Scheme is 23:59.
  8. LizzieArthey

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Thanks for your question. We will have up to 12 people on each vacation scheme (winter, spring and summer), and up to 10 trainees per intake.

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