The American Lawyer surveyed 5,638 mid-level associates to find out what they really think of their firms. All the firms were ranked on a 5-point scale.
We picked out the bottom 10.
We then headed over to Glassdoor to see what associates have to say about these law firms.
Dow Lohnes in Washington D.C. sored 3.494 out of 5.
Pro: "Interesting and challenging legal work--especially for DC."
Con: "Partners are not sensitive to associate needs. Firm is focused mainly on compensation--particularly for partners. Associate salaries are high, but I would prefer better work-life balance over more salary."
Source: The American Lawyer and Glassdoor
Kramer Levin in New York scored 3.488 out of 5.
Pro: "Kramer Levin is populated by exceptionally smart and hard-working attorneys, and as a result, they attract some of the most interesting kinds of cases and clientele."
Con: "To be blunt, there are individuals there who are very intelligent lawyers, but who have atrocious people/management skills. Some simply don't manage associates well, others are, basically, petty and mean-spirited bullies."
Source: The American Lawyer and Glassdoor
White & Case, an international law firm, scored 3.486 out of 5.
Pro: "Pay for associates is outstanding, the work may involve major, high profile matters, the firm's strong reputation."
Con: "Little or no opportunity of advancement to partner, even income partner, profitability is sub-par due to poor management, headquarters office is overstaffed and takes the best work away from other offices, vicious competitive atmosphere among partners."
Source: The American Lawyer and Glassdoor
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