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8.1 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 14 ratings in 2019)
"Formidable reputation and a fantastic place to learn."
Culture
7.5 / 10
 
Formal Training
8.5 / 10
 
Informal Training & Mentoring
7.1 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
8.4 / 10
 
Hours
7.9 / 10
 
Salary
8.4 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
7.7 / 10
 
Diversity
6.2 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
7.5 / 10
 
Pro Bono
7.1 / 10
 
Trainee Retention
8.9 / 10
 

Pros

  • Both the internal and external training on offer is extensive and well organised.
  • There’s a collegiate atmosphere with good teamwork at the firm.
  • Retention rates are consistently very high and trainees are confident in their ability to remain at the firm.
  • The lack of billable hours targets is very popular among trainees.

Cons

  • Workloads can be unpredictable, which means hours can vary greatly.
  • The unpredictability of hours can make it difficult to plan a social life.
  • While the salary is very good, it is towards the lower end of the magic circle.
  • Some trainees would like more frequent feedback.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"The application process is relatively straightforward. It consists of a CV and cover..."
Culture

"Friendly atmosphere at work, but in my experience not a great deal of socialising...."
Formal Training

"Lots of training, all very good. Some given by internal people, some external."
Informal Training & Mentoring

"This varies from individual to individual but partners and senior associates are..."
Offices & Dress

"Good canteen and location. Would like some more natural light in my office. The dress..."
Hours

"When it's busy, you knuckle down. But there is also a culture of leaving trainees..."
Salary

"Fair."
Perks

"Perks include: free dinners, free tickets to sports matches and free tickets to exhibitions...."
Interview Process

"CV and cover letter. Analysing a newspaper article. The interview seemed to be more..."
Interview Questions

"There weren't too many questions on why I wanted to be in law etc. Instead, they..."
Green Initiatives

"Recyclable bamboo cups have been distributed to everyone and the cafe now only gives..."
Diversity

"There are many diversity groups and a strong commitment to this, especially at partner..."
Career Prospects

"Beyond qualification, all solicitors are associates, theoretically equal in rank..."
Satisfaction with Work

"The quality of trainee work varies from department to department, although the subject..."
Pro Bono

"Opportunities are there for those who want to take part. For example, we get involved..."
Pluses

"Working on front-page Financial Times deals from the first day."
Minuses

"Some supervisors can be possessive of trainees and treat them more like personal..."
Why your firm?

"Reputation. Quality and calibre of people I knew who had gone to work there. Quality..."
Trainee Retention

"We have one of the consistently highest retention rates in the City which is very..."
Fun Facts

"It worked for SOE (the proto-SAS) in WWII."
In a few words

"Open-minded, creative and forward-thinking."
Social Mobility

"Social mobility is difficult to address - not everyone attended public/private school,..."
Level of Stress

"You manage your workload, so you control your stress levels. When it's busy. I admit..."
One Small Change

"Allow people to resit the LPC."
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