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8.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 5 ratings in 2019)
"Modern, flexible and innovative."
Culture
8.8 / 10
 
Formal Training
8.6 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.0 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
8.6 / 10
 
Hours
7.4 / 10
 
Salary
7.2 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
9.3 / 10
 
Diversity
8.0 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.8 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.4 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.8 / 10
 

Pros

  • The firm has a very strong sense of teamwork and a friendly culture.
  • Trainees felt that the work they were given regularly improved in line with their ability.
  • There is currently a firm-wide drive to improve diversity and support at all levels.
  • Agile working is available for people at all levels, meaning it is easier to maintain a good work/life balance.

Cons

  • The office café is seen as being more expensive than it should be.
  • Some trainees felt that not all offices were paid equally well.
  • While secondments are provided, some wanted an increase in number.
  • There can be competition for qualification seats in popular departments.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"When applying there is an application form, a HR/partner interview, assessment centre,..."
Culture

"Friendly culture in the office. Open-plan office means there is less of a sense of..."
Formal Training

"Supportive supervisors and challenging work make for great training!"
Informal Training & Mentoring

"We have buddies in the trainee intake above us and supervisors in the department...."
Offices & Dress

"We have huge, light and airy open plan offices. There is a good canteen and shower..."
Hours

"I'd like to be a bit busier to be honest, but our hours are really good. I regularly..."
Salary

"Pay is good for the location, and they do a profit share if the firm's done well...."
Perks

"The pension is good and dinner can be claimed back if you work past 8.00 pm. There..."
Interview Process

"I understand the process has been revised since I applied, but the process involved..."
Interview Questions

"I was given a variety of questions including some competency and situational questions...."
Green Initiatives

"I have seen a number of emails about being aware of our carbon footprint and what..."
Diversity

"I'm not sure what the exact policy is, but there are generally more females than..."
Satisfaction with Work

"The range of work that I am asked to assist with is great as it allows me to develop..."
Pro Bono

"I've helped at the legal advice centre, reading scheme and charity events such as..."
Pluses

"We have a friendly environment, lots of responsibility, interesting work, an international..."
Minuses

"No easing in of new trainees. No canteen in the London office."
Why your firm?

"It was small enough to be friendly but big enough to have a good profile and attract..."
Trainee Retention

"I think that the firm tries to accommodate all trainees when they qualify and it..."
Fun Facts

"Osborne Clarke, as well as being Bristol-based, was the legal adviser to the industrialist..."
In a few words

"An energetic, innovative and open firm."
Social Mobility

"We are involved with the Pathways to Law scheme."
Level of Stress

"Day-to-day is relatively stress free but tends to build up towards the conclusion..."
One Small Change

"There could be international secondments on offer, or more secondments generally,..."
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