Trainee Solicitor Review
at Macfarlanes
Graduate Job
Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Macfarlanes?
Macfarlanes has an excellent culture and is a firm which cares about your development and well-being. You are given plenty of opportunities to grow and develop the skills needed to excel. The training is thorough and the work is both rewarding and stimulating.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Depending on the seat and/or matter in which you are working on, you may find yourself carrying out a variety of tasks. Some of the more typical responsibilities of trainees include drafting and proofreading documents, conducting legal research on a particular issue, or helping contact clients and other professionals in order to progress the matter you are working on. It is very enjoyable being a part of a team where everyone contributes and it is satisfying seeing your work used in the end product.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
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
Macfarlanes does an excellent job in ensuring there are plenty of support networks who look out for you.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Macfarlanes initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Macfarlanes CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Macfarlanes to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Macfarlanes offers the opportunity to be involved in incredibly interesting work, and has created an environment set up for you to succeed in which you are supported throughout.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Macfarlanes?
Try to link your experiences to the role and ultimately demonstrate that you are someone that people would enjoy working with. For example, by showing your work ethic and personality.
