Trainee Solicitor Review
at Latham & Watkins
Graduate Job
Commercial Law, Legal/Law
Bishopsgate
Review Submitted: July 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of the Role
3.6/5
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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?
Overall positive. Excellent training and high quality of work and resources. Supervision can vary depending on supervisor and team, but generally very high quality supervision and feedback provided.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Legal drafting, matter management (including coordinating local counsel), legal research and ad hoc assistance with administrative tasks.
I completed four rotations in Project Finance, Banking, Litigation and Corporate and thoroughly enjoyed the breadth of experience in all cases. I was particularly drawn to the research and free drafting components of my seat in litigation.
I completed four rotations in Project Finance, Banking, Litigation and Corporate and thoroughly enjoyed the breadth of experience in all cases. I was particularly drawn to the research and free drafting components of my seat in litigation.
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
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?
3/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
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?
It is an excellent place to commence your legal journey as you benefit from the extensive experience of very senior lawyers around you and get to engage in high quality work with scope for increased responsibility from an early stage.
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?
Consider what makes Latham & Watkins unique (in particular how its corporate department and litigation department are structured such that juniors are encouraged to get involved in a wide breadth of work rather than being siloed into a particular specialism from an early stage).
