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7.4 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 8 ratings in 2016)
"Sociable, big-name clients, supportive atmosphere."
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

"There's an assessment day. Read the news and be aware of current affairs. Research,..."
Culture

"There is a lot of cooperation between departments and junior members are encouraged..."
Formal Training

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

"I found the hours to be relatively long, but there is no expectation to stay late..."
Salary

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

"The Thursday cake trolley is a perk of the job."
Interview Questions

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

"There is a cycle to work initiative and part of the wellness programme would be 'green'..."
Diversity

"Cooley has various diversity initiatives, such as the diversity committee and women's..."
Satisfaction with Work

"You can be given high levels of responsibility if working in a small team. You also..."
Pro Bono

"Pro bono hours count as billable, so there is no penalty for taking on pro bono initiatives...."
Pluses

"You can get high levels of responsibility."
Minuses

"Limited secondment opportunities."
Why your firm?

"The firm's small trainee intake, and a chance to practice areas of law I was interested..."
Trainee Retention

"Retention rates from the legacy firm have not been good in recent years, but the..."
Fun Facts

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

"Smart, techy, innovative."
One Small Change

"Better communication regarding seat rotations and new qualifier roles."
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