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7.4 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2016)
"High quality, accessible and always commercial."
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

"Following the application form there is an assessment day. The morning consists of..."
Culture

"There is a very sociable culture in the office."
Formal Training

"Training is constant. We are encouraged to take part in external training sessions..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"I have found that fee earners always recognise my contribution, say thank you and..."
Offices & Dress

"The location is great, the offices are typical City firm offices that may not reflect..."
Hours

"They don't make us stay for the sake of being seen but there is not much flexibility..."
Salary

"Pay at Cooley is very competitive. Trainees are eligible for the bonus scheme."
Perks

"We get tickets to the box at the O2 if there are spaces left after anyone who wants..."
Interview Questions

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

"Although there is still lots to do in this area, we have recycling in all of the..."
Diversity

"The firm has been better at hiring in a number of women partners but male partners..."
Satisfaction with Work

"My first two seats have been very hands-on, and I have had a lot of responsibility...."
Pro Bono

"We assist students giving legal advice through QLegal (at Queen Mary University),..."
Pluses

"High levels of responsibility and very interesting work."
Minuses

"There seems to be a lack of flexible working for women but perhaps this is more a..."
Why your firm?

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

"Retention is good but not everyone will get the department they want."
Fun Facts

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

"High quality, accessible and always commercial."
One Small Change

"Be clearer about what jobs are available on qualification."
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