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8.6 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 5 ratings in 2019)
"A really great firm to train at with a breadth of practices,..."
Culture
9.0 / 10
 
Formal Training
7.3 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
7.8 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
7.5 / 10
 
Hours
7.0 / 10
 
Salary
5.8 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
7.0 / 10
 
Diversity
8.3 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.0 / 10
 
Pro Bono
9.4 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.7 / 10
 

Pros

  • The culture at the firm is friendly and collegiate at all levels.
  • Senior lawyers are happy to explain things to trainees and aid in their development.
  • The formal training on offer covers a wide range of topics and is seen as being very valuable.
  • There’s a very strong focus on pro bono work with interesting projects on offer.

Cons

  • The firm does not offer as many international secondments as some would like.
  • Some would like more social events to be organised by trainees.
  • The office is in a good location, but could be updated.
  • The salary is seen as being fair, but not particularly competitive.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"The firm really wants to know why you have chosen them. This does not have to be..."
Culture

"In my current seat, everyone is extremely friendly. Even though there can be some..."
Formal Training

"Compass training includes soft-skills training days taught by external tutors. This..."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"All supervisors, including partners, will generally thank you for your work. The..."
Offices & Dress

"Citypoint is pretty nice, if a little tired on the inside. The dress code is business..."
Hours

"My work hours vary depending on the projects I'm working on but I'm typically in..."
Salary

"I think the pay is really good."
Perks

"Perks include: a gym subsidy, free dinners and taxis if staying late."
Interview Process

"The firm has high standards. However, I found the interviews interesting and the..."
Interview Questions

"My interview was very relaxed. There were only three questions asked and no strange..."
Green Initiatives

"We could do more to tackle climate change as a firm."
Diversity

"Simmons is very committed to diversity with respect to women. They have many initiatives..."
Satisfaction with Work

"When I have done a simple piece of work well, more engaging and complex work has..."
Pro Bono

"Very impressed with the pro bono here. If you read the firms CSR pamphlet, the firm..."
Pluses

"The people. I have met very interesting people with diverging interests and drivers...."
Minuses

"The food the canteen serves for free dinners after 7.45 pm is not the best. You can..."
Why your firm?

"I felt that there was a broad enough spread of departments but it was not so big..."
Trainee Retention

"The retention rates are as high as I would like them to be. After all it is a matching..."
Fun Facts

"Firm houses an important collection of modern art including works by Damien Hirst..."
In a few words

"Intellectual, ambitious and decent."
Social Mobility

"The firm hosts work experience for high school students to target those from different..."
One Small Change

"Better pay and benefits to bring it in line with similar firms."
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