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8.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 5 ratings in 2019)
"Down to earth."
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

"Candidates should focus on what makes Osborne Clarke unique. The best way to get..."
Culture

"The hierarchy at the firm is not as obvious or in-grained as in other firms where..."
Formal Training

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

"Most of the fee earners in my team are happy to sit down and talk about work, commenting..."
Offices & Dress

"The offices are great, particularly London and Reading due to recent refurbishments...."
Hours

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

"Good trainee salary."
Perks

"We get a Christmas shopping day towards the end of the year. Not too unusual but..."
Interview Process

"The interview was very friendly and relaxed. They asked me all about the work I had..."
Interview Questions

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

"Recycling bins are provided but that's about it."
Diversity

"Osborne Clarke promotes diversity and flexible working, with dedicated focus groups,..."
Satisfaction with Work

"I have had plenty of responsibility and client interaction. I am currently leading..."
Pro Bono

"I volunteer at a homeless shelter, the charity that runs it has close links to Osborne..."
Pluses

"The relaxed, friendly culture."
Minuses

"High pressure, long hours."
Why your firm?

"I attended an open evening and was really interested in the sort of work that Osborne..."
Trainee Retention

"Retention rates are generally very high."
Fun Facts

"We have beehives on the roof of our Bristol office."
In a few words

"Osborne Clarke is a collegiate, driven and friendly firm."
Social Mobility

"We have a Pathways to Law week, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds come..."
Level of Stress

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

"I would like the firm to increase the amount of feedback opportunities."
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