an 'ok' law firm, office and position - Associate Freshfields Employee Review

4.0
Dec 7, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

friendly team & nice atmosphere Dubai-style paid events people not as stressed as in other FBD offices

Cons

your bonuses are decided based on global performance, not within the office long hours are expected and poor workload management sometimes

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Conveniently located in New York City.

Cons

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