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8.8 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 11 ratings in 2019)
"A down to earth, non-stuffy, friendly and smart firm."
Culture
9.5 / 10
 
Formal Training
8.4 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.2 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
8.1 / 10
 
Hours
8.7 / 10
 
Salary
7.1 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
8.0 / 10
 
Diversity
8.8 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
7.9 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.3 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.0 / 10
 

Pros

  • The firm is very sociable with a relaxed and friendly environment.
  • Trainees get a good amount of responsibility and client interaction from an early stage.
  • The work/life balance of trainees is treated with importance.
  • Very strong mentoring and detailed feedback is given regularly.

Cons

  • There’s relatively low remuneration compared to other firms.
  • Some trainees would like to have more secondment opportunities.
  • While the firm is flexible, some departments can have demanding hours.
  • Retention rates can vary a lot between departments.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"If you are looking to apply to Shoosmiths, I would definitely look to engage with..."
Culture

"The firm's culture is very evident throughout. The firm encourages its employees..."
Formal Training

"There are personal development courses available throughout the year to supplement..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"Extremely accessible. I have monthly updates with my mentor who checks that I am..."
Offices & Dress

"The Reading office space is a large open-plan office in the city centre next to the..."
Hours

"The firm is flexible when it comes to working hours."
Salary

"The salary is good for the location, but I believe that it could be reviewed more..."
Perks

"Birthday perks - you get an extra day off and a £50 gift voucher. Expenses are paid..."
Interview Process

"I completed an online written application followed by an assessment day. The assessment..."
Interview Questions

"Be prepared for one or two left-field questions where they will look for you to either..."
Green Initiatives

"There is a general understanding that we will be as green as possible. I think more..."
Diversity

"There are many women at the firm and firm is one of the only firms with a female..."
Career Prospects

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Satisfaction with Work

"I have had a lot of interaction, including three client secondments."
Pro Bono

"Pro bono may vary where you are based, and although I have not been involved in any..."
Pluses

"The culture. Everyone is so welcoming. The work has already been varied despite me..."
Minuses

"Commuting into Reading with a great deal of traffic can be stressful and time-consuming...."
Why your firm?

"The culture stood out as a place I would fit in and would want to stay for my entire..."
Trainee Retention

"The firm generally has more new qualifier jobs than trainees qualifying, meaning..."
Fun Facts

"Despite the confusion of some people that call our office, we are not a cobblers!..."
In a few words

"Expanding national firm."
Social Mobility

"I am a member of several schemes to assist those from less privileged backgrounds...."
Level of Stress

"Depends on workloads."
One Small Change

"More secondment opportunities and international secondments."
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