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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

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

"There is an open door policy. Every level of staff is treated equally. The paralegals..."
Formal Training

"We have the core PSC training spread throughout the training contract, which is supplemented..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"On the whole, the solicitors and partners are very approachable and there is a good..."
Offices & Dress

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

"Hours are generally fine in my department. There is no hours culture and you will..."
Salary

"Good pay - consistent with City average. There are no bonuses for trainees."
Perks

"Dinner provided after 8.00 pm and taxis home after 9.00 pm."
Interview Process

"Verbal reasoning, team-working exercise, commercial awareness written task, presentation,..."
Interview Questions

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

"There are clear recycling points throughout the office, including for products from..."
Diversity

"There is space for improvement, but also the willingness to put in the time and work..."
Satisfaction with Work

"I've worked on a variety of tasks over a broad range of matters."
Pro Bono

"I attend Islington Law Centre monthly, which is great. I also help with writing letters..."
Pluses

"There is a nice, friendly atmosphere."
Minuses

"Lack of transparency surrounding the qualification process and a great feeling of..."
Why your firm?

"The friendly atmosphere."
Trainee Retention

"I don't think retention rates are a very realistic reflection of the firm. Generally,..."
Fun Facts

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

"Book-smart, international and friendly."
Social Mobility

"Various workshops for underprivileged students and we also have a work experience..."
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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