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8.7 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 9 ratings in 2019)
"Friendly, hard working, diverse."
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

"For a vacation scheme, the application process consists of submitting a CV/cover..."
Culture

"Everyone is friendly and approachable and there's an open-door policy so you can..."
Formal Training

"Thorough training programme at the start of, and during, each seat."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"I think this depends on the team - some supervisors are very supportive and friendly,..."
Offices & Dress

"We don't have a dress code, just keep a suit in the office for meetings."
Hours

"Hours will depend on which department you are sitting in and what you're working..."
Salary

"The pay is good. As trainees we don't get bonuses, but I don't see a 5% bonus as..."
Perks

"We get a guaranteed secondment (client or international) and free fruit every morning...."
Interview Process

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

"In the graduate recruitment interview I was asked about my experiences to date, including..."
Green Initiatives

"The firm is trying to raise awareness in its employees about waste. For example,..."
Diversity

"Diversity does not seem an issue. The women far outnumber the men at trainee and..."
Satisfaction with Work

"It's very satisfying being put in front of clients so early on and I feel very involved..."
Pro Bono

"Primary school reading and numeracy scheme fortnightly; secondary school law session..."
Pluses

"Working in a vibrant team with great colleagues and undertaking interesting work...."
Minuses

"Unpredictable hours."
Why your firm?

"The strength of its finance practice, its global footprint and the atmosphere when..."
Trainee Retention

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

"A lot of movies are filmed by our offices, including James Bond."
In a few words

"On the up and up."
Social Mobility

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

"Can be stressful at times if short deadlines/late nights. This is part of the job...."
One Small Change

"More support from support staff."
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