How do I apply to Weightmans?
We have designed our recruitment process to be as straightforward as possible. In the first instance, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to careers@weightmans.com, clearly stating on your covering letter the role and location you are applying for and your salary requirements.

If you are applying as a result of a vacancy you have seen advertised on our website or elsewhere, we will match your skills, experience and background to those required for that role and contact you by telephone or e-mail to confirm the next step.

If you are applying on a speculative basis and there does appear to be a suitable role available, we will contact you by phone or e-mail to ask whether you wish to be considered for that role. If there is not a suitable role available at that time, we will contact you by e-mail or letter to acknowledge your application.

If there is no suitable role available at the time of my application, will you retain my details and automatically contact me when a suitable role does become available?
Yes. If you are applying on a speculative basis and there is not a suitable role available at that time, we will retain your details on file for a period of six months and contact you by phone or e-mail should an apparently suitable role become available to ask whether you wish to be considered for that role. If you do not wish us to retain your details on file, please let us know.

When will I receive a response to my application?
It does depend on the circumstances, although we will respond to all applications as quickly as possible. We aim to respond to all applications within four weeks.

Who should I contact if I have a recruitment query, or require an update on my application?
Please contact the HR&D team..

What can I expect as an employee of Weightmans?
Please read our employee profiles for an honest opinion of what it is like to work for Weightmans.

Is there the opportunity to work part-time or flexible working hours?
The short answer is yes. As one of very few law firms to offer flexi-time as a benefit across the practice, all Partners and employees have the ability to work flexible hours, subject to core working hours and the needs of the practice. Formal part-time arrangements will also be considered, and again will be subject to the needs of the practice and the role that we are recruiting for. If you wish to apply for a role and require part-time hours, please clearly state on your covering letter the days and hours you are available to work.

What if I am interested in more than one role, can I apply for both?
Yes. If you are applying for more than one role at the same time, please simply submit one application clearly stating on your covering letter the roles you wish to be considered for. If you have applied for a role previously and wish to apply for another role at a later date, please submit a new application.

I am interested in a role advertised on your website but I believe a recruitment agency may have already submitted my details. What do I do?
Please contact the recruitment agency you believe may have already submitted your details for that role. If they have not previously submitted your details, or if they have but for a different role or over three months ago, or if you no longer wish that recruitment agency to represent you, please submit your application direct to us.

What if I have a question that has not been answered above?
Please visit other sections of this website or contact the HR&D team.