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8.7 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 9 ratings in 2019)
"On an upward trajectory."
Culture
9.3 / 10
 
Formal Training
9.9 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.6 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
9.1 / 10
 
Hours
7.0 / 10
 
Salary
6.8 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
7.6 / 10
 
Diversity
8.0 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.5 / 10
 
Pro Bono
9.4 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.6 / 10
 

Pros

  • The formal training on offer is very well organised and comprehensive.
  • The firm has a friendly and welcoming environment, especially for trainees.
  • Client contact and the chance to work on high-level contracts are both available early on.

Cons

  • Hours can be unavoidably long in certain departments.
  • Some feel the salary could be more competitive at new qualifier level and above.
  • A lack of laptops mean that working from home is impractical.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"My assessment day consisted of a written test, a fact find exercise, a group exercise..."
Culture

"It varies between departments but it's a great culture on the whole."
Formal Training

"There are training sessions on personal branding and effective communication along..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"There is always someone around who is accessible and happy to mentor, even if this..."
Offices & Dress

"The dress code is smart casual and suits are only required for client meetings."
Hours

"It goes without saying that you are expected to work hard when needed, but most departments..."
Salary

"Trainee salary is okay within the market, but has not gone up in a very long time...."
Perks

"Bi-monthly drinks trolley in my department on a Friday afternoon."
Interview Process

"My vacation scheme interview was competency based and it lasted about 45 minutes...."
Interview Questions

"Questions included: What have you read in the news recently that interests you? Tell..."
Green Initiatives

"Lots of recycling and other initiatives; we got some low carbon awards for the offices...."
Diversity

"Our approach to diversity is strong when it comes to LGBT. There could be more done..."
Satisfaction with Work

"My role so far has entailed a variety of research tasks, drafting and reviewing documents,..."
Pro Bono

"By and large, the firm strongly encourage pro bono work and allows you to do it during..."
Pluses

"The trainees are a tight-knit group and supportive of each other."
Minuses

"Sometimes long hours. Although there has been no hours culture in the departments..."
Why your firm?

"I met the graduate recruitment team at a university talk and I was left with a lasting..."
Trainee Retention

"I think our retention rates are getting better. As a firm with small intakes, our..."
Fun Facts

"Our Paris office has a beehive, which they use to produce their own honey."
In a few words

"Positive English-American hybrid."
Social Mobility

"The firm attends numerous events aimed at introducing the firm to applicants from..."
Level of Stress

"A degree of stress comes with the nature of the job. However, this is extinguished..."
One Small Change

"There could be more transparency in the seat selection process - this should be being..."
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