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9.0 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2018)
"A meritocracy seeking to be the best at what it does."
Culture
8.6 / 10
 
Formal Training
7.1 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.5 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
9.9 / 10
 
Hours
5.8 / 10
 
Salary
9.5 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
6.1 / 10
 
Diversity
8.3 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
9.3 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.8 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
10.0 / 10
 

Pros

  • Trainees are given a lot of responsibility and high-quality work early on.
  • Salaries are seen as being top of the market compared to other firms.
  • Retention rates at the firm have historically been very strong.
  • The flat hierarchy and approachable supervisors make asking questions very easy.

Cons

  • Hours are often unpredictable and may be especially demanding during busy times.
  • There could be more flexibility regarding seat moves.
  • Some trainees would like to have more secondment opportunities.
  • Work is not always spread evenly between departments.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Be yourself. Try to be open-minded, friendly and confident. Keep up with the financial..."
Culture

"The culture is very meritocratic: hard work and motivation are thoroughly rewarded...."
Formal Training

"The training is probably more informal than it is at other firms and so can be rescheduled..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"Partners and associates are very approachable and open in terms of any questions..."
Offices & Dress

"The office is a fantastic place to work and is modern with amazing views. The dress..."
Hours

"Very flexible in my department – you decide your own hours (within reason)."
Salary

"Pay is above industry standard so I am very happy with this."
Perks

"Perks include: free dinner when working past 7pm, taxi home when working past 9pm,..."
Interview Process

"I did not do a vacation scheme – I applied directly to the firm and had a number..."
Interview Questions

"My interview consisted of client scenarios, questions on how companies run their..."
Green Initiatives

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

"Trainee intakes are completely mixed, there is no trend in educational or ethnic..."
Satisfaction with Work

"Quality of work can be extremely high. You frequently find yourself working on tasks..."
Pro Bono

"There's regular promotion of pro bono activities and emails asking for assistance..."
Pluses

"Excellent work and superb colleagues. No one drops the ball."
Minuses

"The hours – whilst they are the same across all City firms, it can be a bit tiring..."
Why your firm?

"The prospect of getting to do good-quality work and being trusted with a high level..."
Trainee Retention

"Kirkland has a strong record of trainee retention"
Fun Facts

"There is a Picasso in the office."
In a few words

"Intense but rewarding, it's not for the faint hearted."
One Small Change

"More secondment opportunities."

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