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7.4 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2016)
"Innovative and dynamic."
Culture
7.3 / 10
 
Formal Training
5.2 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
6.2 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
6.7 / 10
 
Hours
6.4 / 10
 
Salary
9.4 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
4.2 / 10
 
Diversity
5.3 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
7.9 / 10
 
Pro Bono
7.2 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
7.8 / 10
 

Pros

  • The office has a friendly atmosphere that encourages trainee development.
  • As there is a small intake, trainees are able to take on high levels of responsibility early on.
  • The firm has a good reputation in the industry.

Cons

  • There is little transparency about what jobs are available on qualification.
  • Formal training has been seen as disorganised in the first year.
  • There could be more secondment opportunities for trainees.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Focus on the skills you have developed and how they will contribute to you being..."
Culture

"The firm is extremely keen on social events and collaboration among teams and between..."
Formal Training

"The firm is part of a wider group of law firms who put on educational seminars for..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"I think I would have appreciated more input from the trainee partner during my training...."
Offices & Dress

"It's a good location. Offices are nice. Facilities are, on the whole, good. However,..."
Hours

"I get in about 9:15am-9:30pm and I am very rarely out the door later than 7:00pm...."
Salary

"City solicitor salaries are somewhat out of control. However, I'm in no way complaining..."
Perks

"The firm shares a box at the O2 so tickets are occasionally available. It's normally..."
Interview Questions

"During my interview I was asked to describe the implications of the Eurozone crisis...."
Green Initiatives

"Green initiatives at the firm include the use of recycling bins, electronic filing,..."
Diversity

"The firm is praised for its women's initiatives and we participate in a lot of events..."
Satisfaction with Work

"Trainees get a lot of responsibility at Cooley and are really relied upon. You cannot..."
Pro Bono

"Fee earners are strongly encouraged to do pro bono work. There is a pro bono hourly..."
Pluses

"Really lovely people who are interested in helping you improve as a lawyer rather..."
Minuses

"Expectation to work long hours, lack of gratitude from some senior members of staff...."
Why your firm?

"The small intake of trainees and strength in intellectual property work and likelihood..."
Trainee Retention

"Although Cooley seems to try to keep as many trainees as possible, retention is very..."
Fun Facts

"The corporate/transactional floor currently has more women than men on it."
In a few words

"Tech savvy, cool, new kid on the block."
One Small Change

"Speak to trainees more and ask them about what they want to do and where they would..."
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