Trainee Solicitor Review
at Latham & Watkins
Graduate Job
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Latham & Watkins?
Great! Wide range of quality work; supportive supervisors and team members.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Drafting, attending client meetings
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
I would say that perks could be better (e.g., better gym membership offering)
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Tough, but great training.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Great mentoring scheme, my supervisors have been supportive.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Fluctuates. During busy periods, it is difficult to find time for myself, but during less busy periods, people are more relaxed and flexible with how you spend your time outside of work.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Supportive!
How would you rate Latham & Watkins initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Latham & Watkins CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great firm to start your career
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Latham & Watkins?
engage with the firm through its fairs
