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7.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2017)
"A meritocracy seeking to be the best at what it does."
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

"It's absolutely critical to have an understanding of private equity and to understand..."
Culture

"Most people are very approachable and friendly. There's lots of socialising."
Formal Training

"Trainees have three hours of training per week which I have found to be hugely useful,..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"Some attorneys are more accessible than others. You need to be strategic in finding..."
Offices & Dress

"The firm is in the Gherkin and has beautiful expansive views of the City. There are..."
Hours

"I work fairly unpredictable hours."
Salary

"It's top of the market."
Perks

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

"There is a focus on electronic document storage rather than hard copy storage within..."
Diversity

"All diversity programmes are very well supported and have regular events."
Satisfaction with Work

"This varies from department to department. I have had little client contact, although..."
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

"While the firm does respect when you have plans in the evenings or at weekends, there's..."
Why your firm?

"It's a market leader in terms of individual lawyers, teams, clients and salary."
Trainee Retention

"They're very good."
Fun Facts

"There are great Christmas and summer parties."
In a few words

"Excellent work, top lawyers, international, friendly."
One Small Change

"More secondment opportunities."

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