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8.8 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 25 ratings in 2019)
"Friendly, traditional and ambitious."
Culture
8.8 / 10
 
Formal Training
9.1 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.3 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
8.1 / 10
 
Hours
7.2 / 10
 
Salary
8.0 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
7.9 / 10
 
Diversity
7.7 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.2 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.0 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.9 / 10
 

Pros

  • Excellent training is provided in each department that covers a wide array of topics to help develop a range of skills.
  • Trainees are assigned substantial tasks and are trusted with important work for high-profile clients.
  • The firm is working hard to improve diversity and reduce its environmental impact.
  • Salaries are seen as being very competitive and only low compared to US firms.

Cons

  • Trainees could be given more transparency when it comes to seat options.
  • There can be a lot of pressure, which some trainees may find intimidating.
  • Some feel that feedback could be given more frequently.
  • While there is flexibility with hours, the workload can be unpredictable.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"We have a fairly lengthy online application letter so take your time with it. We..."
Culture

"The culture is very positive. Some departments have a reputation for being hierarchical..."
Formal Training

"We get excellent training with fee earners (including partners) and dedicated professional..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"It depends on the department as a lot of people are very busy in some so feedback..."
Offices & Dress

"It is fair to say that there is a big variation in our offices, ranging from very..."
Hours

"The hours are pretty flexible and there's absolutely no 'face-time' culture at Macfarlanes...."
Salary

"We get paid very well, especially at new qualifier level. I hope that this will rise..."
Perks

"There are lots of social events/drinks at lovely restaurants and bars. The firm is..."
Interview Process

"There is a rigorous assessment process with an in-tray exercise, negotiation and..."
Interview Questions

"I was asked general questions about my academic background, as well as specific questions..."
Green Initiatives

"The firm recycles."
Diversity

"I believe that the firm is trying hard, but there still seems to be an issue regarding..."
Satisfaction with Work

"Work varies between seats but I always had relatively high exposure due to the transactional..."
Pro Bono

"We do not have a separate pro bono department but there are a number of committed..."
Pluses

"The good people, getting responsibility at an early stage, good training, interesting..."
Minuses

"Certain partners are less approachable than others."
Why your firm?

"The variety of work and the firm's reputation for the training the trainees receive...."
Trainee Retention

"The retention rates at the firm are very good and they aim to keep everyone who wants..."
Fun Facts

"There is a wall of mysterious objects on the second floor of one of the buildings...."
In a few words

"High-quality training in a supportive environment."
Social Mobility

"Macfarlanes have various outreach schemes working with local schools and offering..."
One Small Change

"The transparency over seat allocation should be better."
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