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9.2 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 5 ratings in 2019)
"Professional and with a high quality of work but top heavy."
Culture
9.8 / 10
 
Formal Training
8.7 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
8.6 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
9.0 / 10
 
Hours
7.2 / 10
 
Salary
9.7 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
8.3 / 10
 
Diversity
8.5 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.7 / 10
 
Pro Bono
8.8 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.7 / 10
 

Pros

  • The firm has a genuine open-door policy and colleagues are approachable at all levels.
  • The work offered to trainees is considered to be interesting and of a high level.
  • The small trainee intake means that more focus can be given to each trainee and retention rates are good.
  • The salary is seen as being very good and competitive.

Cons

  • The international nature of the firm's work means that hours can be long and unpredictable.
  • Some feel that there could be more training.
  • The firm sometimes contacts trainees during weekends and holidays.
  • Hours in some departments can be long and unpredictable.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Have a number of scenarios up your sleeve for each competency e.g. teamwork and leadership,..."
Culture

"The culture is mostly good, with most people being very supportive and friendly."
Formal Training

"Training consists mainly of lunchtime presentations on a variety of legal-related..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"Most of the lawyers are very open and some of the partners operate 'open-door' policies...."
Offices & Dress

"The firm's location is quite central to the City and is spread over three floors...."
Hours

"This depends on what's going on. Generally, it doesn't matter when you do your work..."
Salary

"The trainee pay is very good. Trainees are not eligible for bonuses, which is a shame..."
Perks

"Getting a taxi home after 9.00 pm is a nice perk, and £25.00 for dinner after hours..."
Interview Process

"The assessment process consists of an online application form, which is followed..."
Interview Questions

"The interview often presents the candidate with a hypothetical business issue. The..."
Green Initiatives

"I have no clue about this, which probably says a lot. There aren't a lot of recycling..."
Diversity

"We have female-led groups and diversity is a focus of some partners. Maternity and..."
Career Prospects

"It doesn't appear to be easy to make partner at Sidley."
Satisfaction with Work

"You get given a good level of work. Yes, the quality fluctuates but generally you..."
Pro Bono

"There are a large number of pro bono matters that are carried out in the firm."
Pluses

"The people are very friendly and trainees are very much a part of the team."
Minuses

"Due to the international nature of the hours can be unpredictable - you do not know..."
Why your firm?

"Originally its prestige but ultimately the people who work there."
Trainee Retention

"The retention rates have historically been great due to the small intake. I am confident..."
Fun Facts

"We have a ping pong table and a customised 'Sidley' foosball table."
In a few words

"Established office of a US firm in London."
Social Mobility

"The firm helps with mentoring projects in schools located in less privileged areas,..."
Level of Stress

"It can get very stressful at times when deadlines are tight and there is a lot of..."
One Small Change

"Provide more transparency with regards to seat choices."
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