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8.9 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 12 ratings in 2018)
"Laid-back and meritocratic."
Culture
9.0 / 10
 
Formal Training
8.3 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.9 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
8.6 / 10
 
Hours
6.4 / 10
 
Salary
8.6 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
7.1 / 10
 
Diversity
9.5 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
9.0 / 10
 
Pro Bono
9.7 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.5 / 10
 

Pros

  • The firm has a very positive culture with regular social interaction between trainees.
  • Remuneration is top of the market at trainee level and continues to improve following qualification.
  • Supervisors and mentors are always on hand to help their assigned trainees.
  • The quality of work and responsibility given to trainees is very high.

Cons

  • Hours can sometimes be unpredictable and long, making it hard to make plans after work.
  • The process around secondments could be more transparent and flexible.
  • There can be a lot of expectation placed on trainees.
  • The formal legal training in smaller departments leaves some room for improvement.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Good grades are, of course, essential but the firm hires from a broad range of universities...."
Culture

"Latham seems to have a very flat structure and isn't hierarchical in the way I've..."
Formal Training

"Good training. Great supervisors. Plenty of non-legal skills from pro bono, committee..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"I believe that solicitors and partners do really care about mentoring, and there..."
Offices & Dress

"The dress code is generally business casual and most people keep a suit in the office..."
Hours

"You're generally expected to be on call, and can receive emails with work, at any..."
Salary

"You're paid for the top of the market and you earn it."
Perks

"We have the standard package including medical, life, travel and dental insurance,..."
Interview Questions

"I was asked about my CV and what I had taken away from the vacation scheme. I was..."
Green Initiatives

"I think there is movement in this area at Latham but it is not vocalised enough...."
Diversity

"While the number of female partners in the London office could be improved; the firm..."
Satisfaction with Work

"Every day I will be emailing and taking calls from clients directly. I'm privy to..."
Pro Bono

"I have worked on pro bono projects relating to incorporation of charities, legal..."
Pluses

"The level of responsibility you are given is only limited by your ability, not your..."
Minuses

"Lack of clarity for seat choices."
Why your firm?

"International deals and opportunities encouraged me to apply here."
Trainee Retention

"We have good retention rates generally, but this is dependent on how many people..."
Fun Facts

"There are two women at the helm of the London office."
In a few words

"Hard-working and friendly."
One Small Change

"More transparency on seat choices."
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