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8.7 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 9 ratings in 2019)
"Supportive; internationally-minded; client focused."
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

"Personable, team players, smart, good academics, 'commercially aware' (though that..."
Culture

"Each team seems to have a different culture, some more distinct than others. Broadly,..."
Formal Training

"The firm's training programme is strong, with a wide and ongoing range of legal and..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"The firm provides a very good support structure. We have 'buddies', 'supervisors',..."
Offices & Dress

"Very spacious, lots of natural light, fantastic elevators and lobby area. The location..."
Hours

"The hours vary massively from department to department. Transactional seats can contain..."
Salary

"The pay is market standard, so I am not disappointed there. The bonuses are hours..."
Perks

"A brand new (subsidised) restaurant, bar and café area has been a huge plus."
Interview Process

"I was offered the training contract after attending a vacation scheme (40-minute..."
Interview Questions

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

"Very good green initiatives around the office, a big drive on efficiency in the building...."
Diversity

"Being diverse with respect to women, ethnic minorities and LGBT people is great,..."
Satisfaction with Work

"I am currently on client secondment and it has been an invaluable opportunity for..."
Pro Bono

"I have worked at the Islington Law Centre, but there are many pro bono initiatives..."
Pluses

"Nice offices and good support services (IT)."
Minuses

"Sometimes longish hours but that's the life of a lawyer."
Why your firm?

"The friendly atmosphere."
Trainee Retention

"Trainee retention is not great. I'm very nervous about not being kept on or being..."
Fun Facts

"We have an amazing Japanese restaurant at the bottom of the office."
In a few words

"Cutting-edge, professional, commercial, friendly, successful."
Social Mobility

"Involved with charity programmes in London schools and ethnic minority events."
Level of Stress

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

"A change in policy with regard to work capacity, so that the work gets shared around..."
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