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8.5 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 11 ratings in 2018)
"Relaxed, inclusive, likes to provide a challenge."
Culture
8.8 / 10
 
Formal Training
7.4 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.5 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
7.4 / 10
 
Hours
7.0 / 10
 
Salary
8.5 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
6.1 / 10
 
Diversity
7.8 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.7 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.9 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
9.0 / 10
 

Pros

  • Trainees are offered high-quality work with a wide range of responsibility.
  • Supervisors provide support on a regular basis and mentors are seen as being helpful and available.
  • A collegiate and open-door culture ensures that trainees are welcomed into the firm.
  • Trainee retention is seen as being strong and consistent.

Cons

  • Occasional long or unpredictable hours may mean that the work/life balance suffers.
  • Some trainees would like to have options for international secondments.
  • Some feel that including more meetings with supervisors would help trainees to reach their goals.
  • Day-to-day roles and experiences can vary greatly between departments.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"The application process includes a first interview, a written exercise, a negotiation..."
Culture

"The office environment is friendly, although quite hierarchical. There is little..."
Formal Training

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

"Mentors are usually happy to provide feedback and most people will praise your work...."
Offices & Dress

"The location is fantastic and close to both Covent Garden and theatres while also..."
Hours

"The hours depend largely on the department you are in and the case/transaction you..."
Salary

"I'm satisfied with my salary overall, but we probably get paid less per hour than..."
Perks

"We get taxis home after 9:00pm if working late. Dinner is also free if you're working..."
Interview Process

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

"I was asked questions on my academic and extracurricular background as well as my..."
Green Initiatives

"Personally I've seen little discussion of this, although it's possible there's more..."
Relations with Management

"Managers are accessible but maybe are not as proactive as they could be. Feedback..."
Diversity

"There is a high percentage of female associates, but that figure falls dramatically..."
Career Prospects

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

"I've had my fair share of typical 'trainee tasks' (document review, proofreading,..."
Pro Bono

"We have lots of pro bono initiatives and are encouraged to suggest new ones too...."
Pluses

"Smaller trainee intake means higher levels of responsibility. The international nature..."
Minuses

"Clarity could be improved on seat selection/rotation."
Why your firm?

"I was convinced to apply to the firm because of the interesting practice areas that..."
Trainee Retention

"This year retention rates were 100%."
Fun Facts

"There's a big 4th of July party and a black tie Christmas party every year."
In a few words

"Aims for perfection, client focused, sticklers for high standards of legal writing,..."
Why your company?

"High-profile clients and the prospect of exciting, challenging work with an international..."
Training

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

"The firm works with a scholars programme at Warwick University."
One Small Change

"More frequent contact with the training principal."

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