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8.7 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 9 ratings in 2019)
"High quality work. Great work ethic. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere...."
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

"Make sure you understand the firm's history and culture - it very much informs how..."
Culture

"As hierarchical as you'd expect at a City law firm, but not overly so, other than..."
Formal Training

"Pretty front-loaded with training at the start. You get induction training, department-specific..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"I have found associates and partners are always keen to discuss your work and explain..."
Offices & Dress

"Good showers and basement space to leave bikes, but I haven't managed to get a locker..."
Hours

"The hours are generally good for an international law firm but this varies from department..."
Salary

"Pay is in line with expectations at large City firm. No bonus."
Perks

"The firm has a good technology leasing scheme to spread the cost of expensive tech..."
Interview Process

"Process: HR interview, vacation scheme, feedback on vacation scheme, written commercial..."
Interview Questions

"The Bank of England base rate had risen slightly the day before my interview, I was..."
Green Initiatives

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

"The firm is highly committed to diversity and inclusion through the various networks..."
Satisfaction with Work

"The level of client responsibility you get often depends on the team you're in but..."
Pro Bono

"Very good pro bono opportunities, ability to do something different from work and..."
Pluses

"With a small trainee intake, each trainee gets loads of responsibility. I was given..."
Minuses

"The hours in transactional seats can be a challenge."
Why your firm?

"I completed an enjoyable vacation scheme here which gave a real insight into working..."
Trainee Retention

"The retention rates are currently poor due to the large number of trainees. There..."
Fun Facts

"While being an "American firm" we have very few American lawyers in the London office...."
In a few words

"A thoroughly supportive environment."
Social Mobility

"Heavily involved in various schemes with applicants at school and university."
Level of Stress

"The level of stress is quite high in my current transactional seat, but largely due..."
One Small Change

"I don't think we should have compulsory secondments."
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