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8.3 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 7 ratings in 2016)
"Aims for perfection, client focused, sticklers for high standards of legal writing, hard working."
Culture
7.8 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
6.7 / 10
 
Hours
6.3 / 10
 
Salary
8.0 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
6.0 / 10
 
Relations with Management
7.2 / 10
 
Diversity
8.5 / 10
 
Career Prospects
7.0 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.2 / 10
 
Training
7.2 / 10
 

Pros

  • Trainees are offered high-quality work with a wide range of responsibility.
  • Supervisors provide support on a regular basis and there are several seat reviews to aid trainee development.
  • A collegiate and open-door culture ensures that trainees are welcomed into the firm.
  • The remuneration is considered competitive with other firms.

Cons

  • Occasional long or unpredictable hours may mean that work/life balance suffers.
  • The seat selection and rotation processes could be more transparent.
  • Some may feel that including more formal training sessions would help trainees to develop their skills.
  • Day-to-day roles can vary greatly between departments.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"For the vacation scheme there is an application form, interview and a week-long vacation..."
Culture

"We work in small teams, which results in high-level work even as a first year trainee...."
Formal Training

"I have picked up a lot of skills when it comes to client contact, interpersonal skills..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"I have had good performance feedback from most lawyers (and can certainly be solicited..."
Offices & Dress

"Great location, right next to the Royal Courts of Justice. The dress code is formal..."
Hours

"Working hours are unpredictable at times. Generally they are fine, but there have..."
Salary

"Trainee and NQ salaries are very generous, although they haven't been increased for..."
Perks

"Taxis and food are provided when working overtime. Good pension contribution and..."
Interview Process

"I went through two rounds of interviews: the first was a generally straightforward..."
Interview Questions

"I was asked questions about my background, why I would like to join Covington and..."
Green Initiatives

"I am not really aware of any specific initiatives C&B have with regards to the e..."
Relations with Management

"Management generally reacts quickly to changes in the market/circumstances and tries..."
Diversity

"The firm's women's forum meets regularly and throws events. As a female, I feel that..."
Career Prospects

"This depends on the department but there are usually good prospects to move up the..."
Satisfaction with Work

"My day-to-day responsibilities vary, but overall the work has been interesting and..."
Pro Bono

"Trainees get involved in as much pro bono work as they are able and willing to do...."
Pluses

"While they are department dependent, the people and the level of the work are po..."
Minuses

"The hours can be excessive."
Why your firm?

"I chose this firm because of its small size, esteemed reputation, interesting practice..."
Trainee Retention

"Generally retention rates are very high, but as certain teams are very small, it..."
Fun Facts

"The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. In the second year of their training..."
In a few words

"Technically brilliant, fantastic clients, an environment in which you can truly learn..."
Why your company?

"The range and quality of training as well as the small trainee intake."
Training

"The firm struggles to provide a robust training programme for all lawyers, likely..."
Social Mobility

"At Warwick University, the firm runs a 'multi-cultural scholars programme' where..."
One Small Change

"It would be nice to be able to undertake an international secondment."

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