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Updated Jul 18, 2021
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"It’s a typical big law firm with the hours to match, but Latham has great people and the best culture of any big law firm" (in 28 reviews)
"Great benefits good pay professional" (in 24 reviews)
"Very long hours and poor work-life balance" (in 45 reviews)
"Like any big law job, huge time commitment" (in 22 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Incredible work environment with friendly and supportive colleagues Collaborative work environment Great benefits
Cons
Open floor concept office space
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
The firm has amazing benefits that most Americans dream about getting at work (23 days PTO to start, 12 weeks parental leave, adoption/fertility benefits, just to name a few). I personally feel that my career trajectory is valued and I have had a great supervisor who genuinely cares about me. Departmental leadership does a good job of trying to expand people's repertoire and give them learning opportunities. There is a culture of conviviality and kindness.
Cons
Getting used to working at a law firm and experiencing the separation between attorneys and staff came as a shock to me at first. Also, certain job titles are known to have a pretty flat career path (e.g., legal secretary). Sometimes the attitude of being overly nice leads to staff problems being ignored long term. It's pretty hard to get fired here, which is both good and bad, depending on how you look at it.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Maybe better than other big laws, but still big law at the end of the day
RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
As first and second year associates, you can stay in an unassigned pool
Cons
Still big law hours at the end of the day
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
inclusive, heavy hitters, big time, big leagues
Cons
Some valley girl / vocal fry duds in the mix
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Amazing culture and lots of growth opportunities
Cons
A lot of layers and process
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Great work, brilliant people, interesting cases
Cons
Long hours, few vacation days (usual big law issues)
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Collegial environment, high impact work
Cons
Hours, general expectation to be always on
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Latham has a great culture and some of the best people - intelligent and kind. It's very team oriented.
Cons
Expectation to be immediately responsive
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Very generous compensation package, supportive staff, and overall great place to learn and grow as a professional.
Cons
Demanding high standards, but not an issue if you're eager to work and prove yourself.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Amazing people, values and culture
Cons
No cons for me so far
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