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7.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2017)
"Entrepreneurial and meritocratic."
Culture
7.6 / 10
 
Formal Training
7.3 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
7.4 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
9.5 / 10
 
Hours
5.1 / 10
 
Salary
9.7 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
5.4 / 10
 
Diversity
7.6 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.4 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.5 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
7.9 / 10
 

Pros

  • Trainees are given a variety of tasks, including high-quality work, early on.
  • Salaries are very competitive compared to other firms.
  • Retention rates at the firm are very strong.

Cons

  • Hours are often unpredictable and may be especially demanding during busy times.
  • There could be more flexibility regarding seat moves.
  • Maintaining a good work/life balance was seen as difficult by some.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Make sure you do your research – there is nothing worse than an applicant who does..."
Culture

"There's a very flat hierarchy with an open-door policy. All partners are young, which..."
Formal Training

"Training is generally hands-on but there is a comprehensive training programme in..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"All of my supervisors have been easy to approach when I've had questions and I feel..."
Offices & Dress

"Dress down Fridays allows everyone in the office to work in jeans. Other days during..."
Hours

"55 – this is about what I expected."
Salary

"Our salary is market-leading."
Perks

"The firm pays for dinner and taxis when working late."
Interview Process

"1) Vacation scheme – interview with HR. 2) Trainee interview – interview with..."
Interview Questions

"Why are you interested in a US firm over a UK one? Why private equity? What are typical..."
Green Initiatives

"Recycling has been greatly improved and efforts are made to ensure lights are on..."
Diversity

"Quite a diverse environment, there is a good gender balance, lots of networking opportunities...."
Satisfaction with Work

"Currently in the debt finance seat, my work has varied from corresponding with counter-parties..."
Pro Bono

"100% of lawyers are expected to do 20 hours of pro bono a year."
Pluses

"The responsibility, high-quality work, small teams and pay."
Minuses

"At times, the level of commitment that the firm requires can be demanding."
Why your firm?

"Out of all of my experiences at law firms, I enjoyed my experience at Kirkland the..."
Trainee Retention

"All but two people from my intake were kept on."
Fun Facts

"..."
In a few words

"Entrepreneurial and meritocratic."
One Small Change

"Either a six-seat training contract or one fewer compulsory seats (debt finance and..."

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