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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

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

"We attend numerous internal lunch time seminars with associates and partners and..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"Excellent all round. I've had so much support from partners and associates of all..."
Offices & Dress

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

"Work hours vary significantly. On an average day, I leave the office around 7.30..."
Salary

"The pay is competitive for the market."
Perks

"Perks include free taxis for late working; discounted gym membership or contribution..."
Interview Questions

"Interview questions were along the lines of: expanding answers I provided in the..."
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

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

"Cooley has an active pro-bono committee and is involved with several schemes. These..."
Pluses

"Cooley has a friendly, appreciative and ambitious working environment with a fantastic..."
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

"On a Thursday afternoon we have a visitor to our desk which is the cake trolley."
In a few words

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

"Better secondment opportunities would be great."
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