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8.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 5 ratings in 2019)
"Tech savvy, cool, new kid on the block."
Culture
9.1 / 10
 
Formal Training
7.3 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.4 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
7.6 / 10
 
Hours
7.3 / 10
 
Salary
9.7 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
5.9 / 10
 
Diversity
8.1 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.4 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.9 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.3 / 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 trainee salary and associate bonus scheme are both seen as being very good for the industry.
  • Trainees are confident of retention as the rates are consistently high.

Cons

  • Some would like more transparency about what jobs are available on qualification.
  • The high levels of responsibility offered could be seen as daunting by some.
  • While there is flexibility and leniency, hours can still be long.
  • There could be a wider range of seats to choose from.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"A single assessment day: group exercise in the morning then multiple interviews with..."
Culture

"People are generally good-natured in the office and everyone gets on well. Associates..."
Formal Training

"The lunchtime internal training programme for trainees wasn’t running when I started,..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"First year trainees get paired with second year trainee "buddies" who are there for..."
Offices & Dress

"The office is in a great location above Liverpool Street. The firm recently introduced..."
Hours

"The general approach is that you should only stay late if you actually have work..."
Salary

"Not only is the firm friendly and without a negative after-hours culture, but the..."
Perks

"Dinners, gadgets and the allowance we get for the gym or other physical activities..."
Interview Questions

"The usual questions: why law? Why this firm? I was asked about recent events as well...."
Green Initiatives

"I'm not sure, we haven't really been told of any initiatives so far."
Diversity

"The legacy firm only had one female partner but Cooley has already hired 3 more female..."
Satisfaction with Work

"Very satisfied. I do a lot of research but also do various relief applications to..."
Pro Bono

"The person in charge of the pro bono department is great and really enthusiastic,..."
Pluses

"Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming and willing to help you when you need..."
Minuses

"Lack of control over seat rotations."
Why your firm?

"There's dynamic energy, lots of work in the tech industry and a growing office."
Trainee Retention

"There is little transparency as to what new qualifier jobs will be available."
Fun Facts

"Cooley works with companies from start-ups to the biggest name clients. Every single..."
In a few words

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

"Be more flexible about working from home."
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