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8.7 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 9 ratings in 2019)
"Hard working, ambitious, collegiate."
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

"CV/cover letter and then an assessment centre for both vac scheme and training contract..."
Culture

"Some of the senior management at Mayer Brown take a genuine interest in the trainees..."
Formal Training

"The training is extensive and full on. It usually involves an hour-long session every..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"The firm offers excellent informal training and mentoring. Partners take an active..."
Offices & Dress

"Very modern, light and airy offices with great facilities and in a very convenient..."
Hours

"Core hours are 9.30 am – 5.30 pm. People typically stay longer but are encouraged..."
Salary

"Trainees do not get bonuses, but I understand that it depends on the department as..."
Perks

"Plenty of client events to get involved with, which is a good opportunity to build..."
Interview Process

"There was an interview with Graduate Recruitment for the vacation scheme, which was..."
Interview Questions

"Why law? Why Mayer Brown? What are your hobbies? Tell us about how you worked in..."
Green Initiatives

"There are lots of signs everywhere about using less paper. The building is probably..."
Diversity

"Very committed - top 15 firm for diversity in the rankings and the firm has a decent..."
Satisfaction with Work

"Having a lean structure and a pool system in larger departments enables trainees..."
Pro Bono

"We work with a mix of UK and international pro bono clients."
Pluses

"There are genuinely friendly people and no face-time culture."
Minuses

"The pay doesn't reflect the aspirations of the firm."
Why your firm?

"I applied here because the atmosphere on an open day that I attended was very welcoming..."
Trainee Retention

"The larger departments tend to offer a good likelihood of being kept on. The problem..."
Fun Facts

"Mayer Brown has the biggest global presence of any law firm across New York, London..."
In a few words

"Positive English-American hybrid."
Social Mobility

"We take part in various initiatives where disadvantaged people come into the firm..."
Level of Stress

"I feel that fee earners have to do too much support work ourselves - this can seriously..."
One Small Change

"More support from support staff."
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