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7.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2017)
"Excellent work; excellent people; excellent pay."
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

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

"The culture is the right balance between hard-working and relaxed. Everyone is always..."
Formal Training

"Training takes place at lunch a few times during the week in the first six months..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

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

"The offices are awesome. Dress code – relaxed. Fridays are dress down day, so you..."
Hours

"I work an average of 45 – 50 hours a week and this is no more than expected."
Salary

"The salary is standard for a trainee in the City."
Perks

"The new qualifier salary and fact that we get to work in the Gherkin."
Interview Process

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

"Why did you not apply to magic circle firms?"
Green Initiatives

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

"There's very active representation of minority groups. The equity partnership does..."
Satisfaction with Work

"I have been able to work on some of the most interesting matters in my area and get..."
Pro Bono

"All lawyers have to commit time to pro bono. Regular emails sent to lawyers to be..."
Pluses

"The culture of the firm"
Minuses

"Work can be fast-paced to the point where it is difficult to sit back and reflect..."
Why your firm?

"The opportunity to work with the best private equity lawyers."
Trainee Retention

"Some departments are more competitive than others and this may lead to some people..."
Fun Facts

"We have firm retreats including international departmental retreats in some departments...."
In a few words

"Diverse, positive, energetic."
One Small Change

"More secondment opportunities."

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