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Hours

• "Hours are long during busy periods – but that usually happens due to closing of a deal – at other times, hours are fairly flexible." -- Trainee
• "I work approximately 60 hours a week, though this is the same across all City law firms so I do not feel like it is particularly unfair." -- Trainee
• "55 – this is about what I expected." -- Trainee

• "Usually the hours are 10 – 12 hours a day and this can increase within departments, especially when it's busy. But everyone works hard, so you’re rarely left by yourself finishing work." -- Trainee
• "I work an average of 45 – 50 hours a week and this is no more than expected." -- Trainee

Salary

• "The salary is standard for a trainee in the City." -- Trainee
• "I'm pretty happy with the pay and think it is fair." -- Trainee

• "We are extremely well remunerated." -- Trainee
• "Best in the field for trainees." -- Trainee

Perks

• "Access to the bar at the top of the Gherkin is a good perk! The firm ensures you get a car home if you work past 9pm, which is a great benefit." -- Trainee
• "The firm pays for dinner and taxis when working late." -- Trainee
• "Access to the bar at the top of the Gherkin is cool – it's a great place to take friends and family. The office is closed on Christmas Eve, whereas most other firms are open – this helps to stretch the holiday allowance a little further!" -- Trainee

• "Breakfast (continental, cereals, bagels, pastries depending on the day of the week)." -- Trainee
• "Interest free loan for an underground season ticket." -- Trainee
• "You get free dinner and a cab home after 9pm and it's handy having the bar at the Gherkin for drinks." -- Trainee

Fun Facts

• "Our office is in the Gherkin." -- Trainee

Pluses

• "The responsibility, the quality of work, the great views from the windows..." -- Trainee
• "People, money, work." -- Trainee
• "The kind of projects I get involved in and the type of work I get. I also enjoy the interaction I get with all parties to a transaction." -- Trainee

• "I enjoy the atmosphere and flexibility here. People generally recognise that you work very hard and encourage you to get out when you can. It is also possible to work from home on occasion if need be." -- Trainee
• "The culture of the firm" -- Trainee

Minuses

• "The hours – whilst they are the same across all City firms, it can be a bit tiring doing the numbers of hours I do." -- Trainee
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