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8.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 5 ratings in 2019)
"Straightforward, hard-working, approachable."
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

"My best advice would be to know the firm well enough so that you can engage with..."
Culture

"Open-plan office means all fee earners and partners are approachable. Good rapport..."
Formal Training

"Training at Osborne Clarke is fantastic as there is firm-wide, department-wide and..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"Feedback is often received at the time rather than in mid-seat and end-of-seat reviews...."
Offices & Dress

"The offices are open-plan, with plenty of kitchens and break out areas dotted around..."
Hours

"There is no face-time culture. People trust you do get your work done and not sit..."
Salary

"Our pay is good and, to be fair to OC, it pays the highest of the Bristol salaries...."
Perks

"Membership to the Bristol Zoo."
Interview Process

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

"I remember being asked general competency questions. Also be prepared to justify..."
Green Initiatives

"While it is improving, we probably lag behind a number of other firms in this area...."
Diversity

"The firm is working hard on its diversity policy and has put various committees in..."
Satisfaction with Work

"My day-to-day role varies greatly. I will often have tasks throughout the day that..."
Pro Bono

"There are loads of pro bono activities to get involved with."
Pluses

"The level of training provided is excellent. Trainees are valued members of the team..."
Minuses

"Potential for not many jobs on qualification, (varies massively each round)."
Why your firm?

"Interesting clients (particular in the digital arena), friendly atmosphere and small..."
Trainee Retention

"Retention rates are very high at the firm but, inevitably, it may not always be possible..."
Fun Facts

"It is said that one of our early founders/partners, personally rowed Isambard Kingdom..."
In a few words

"Lean, efficient and sterile."
Social Mobility

"Work experience programs invite students from less privileged backgrounds to learn..."
Level of Stress

"It can get busy, but generally the atmosphere is not too stressful."
One Small Change

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