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9.0 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2018)
"Ambitious, confident and great at what we do."
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

"They look for confident and charismatic individuals who are independent workers...."
Culture

"There's quite a flat hierarchy with very friendly trainees and lots of socialising...."
Formal Training

"There's focused on-the-job training. We’re involved from day one to gain experience..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

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

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

"Usually the hours are 10 – 12 hours a day and this can increase within departments,..."
Salary

"Trainee pay is very good and associate pay is at the top of the market."
Perks

"We get free dinners and taxis if working late. I have also received a free umbrella..."
Interview Process

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

"The interview was very personal and informal. It's all about making sure you're the..."
Green Initiatives

"I haven't really noticed any efforts on this."
Diversity

"We arrange open days partnered with diversity organisations."
Satisfaction with Work

"I've had a wide range of internal and client-facing work. Trainees are often able..."
Pro Bono

"I've already done 30 hours of pro bono this year and am encouraged to do as much..."
Pluses

"Top-quality work, clients, office and culture."
Minuses

"Unpredictable hours."
Why your firm?

"The small intake, nice offices and good pay."
Trainee Retention

"Retention rates are very strong at the firm."
Fun Facts

"The London office headcount has grown by more than 50% in the past year!"
In a few words

"Energetic, market-leading, ambitious and entrepreneurial."
One Small Change

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

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