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    Latham & Watkins Reviews

    Updated October 18, 2018
    257 reviews

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    Pros

    • "You will work with a lot of great people" (in 21 reviews)

    • "Not every international law firm operates so fluidly across borders" (in 20 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Long hours and sometime stressful projects" (in 25 reviews)

    • "Being the largest money making law firm, they should reward their staff more" (in 14 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Best firm to work at"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Latham & Watkins full-time

      Pros

      Management genuinely cares about staff, awesome culture, embraces diversity, fun social events and supportive colleagues

      Cons

      Not a lot of upward mobility within position

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Wouldn't recommend if you want a friendly environment"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend

      I worked at Latham & Watkins full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Some nice perks and wellness benefits

      Cons

      People think way too highly of themselves and don't treat staff well. Low pay.

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    3. "Loved it here!"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Latham & Watkins full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great people, the firm listens to all suggestions, ability to work seamlessly with other locations across the globe, amazing benefits and wellness program. There are many opportunities for staff to learn new skills or help other departments. High growth potential.

      Cons

      They form committees for everything (which is a pro because they care about their employees input) however, because it's a committee, it tends to take a while to make a decision. Really the only con I could think of.

      Advice to Management

      Keep it up!

    4. "Business Development"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Latham & Watkins full-time

      Pros

      great team both local and global, coworkers are all very smart and hardworking

      Cons

      work schedule is not flexible, not many opportunities to advance

    5. "Very social, great types of deals"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Latham & Watkins full-time

      Pros

      everyone is really social

      Cons

      free market system; biglaw hours

    6. "Five Stars"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Latham & Watkins full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The best firm in town! Great benefits, amazing culture, supportive environment.

      Cons

      No telecommuting for staff.

    7. "Great culture"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Latham & Watkins full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Terrific benefits provided to everyone. Culture is collaborative and collegial.

      Cons

      Hard to move up in company - retention rates are high so there are not a ton of openings unless you in one of the larger offices.

    8. "It is not the worst place"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      It is what you expect from a big law firm

      Cons

      Shortage of speaking opportunities for younger associates

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Project Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Latham & Watkins full-time

      Pros

      Excellent resources, training, own office, given a lot of responsibility, there's room to move up.

      Cons

      Long hours and sometime stressful projects. I felt pressured to stay late every day even if I didn't have any work.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "As good as it gets with Big Law"

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      Current Employee - Document Specialist in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Document Specialist in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Latham & Watkins (More than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing benefits, profit sharing, genuine care about employee career paths/advancement, best pay amongst other big firms.

      Cons

      Lots of corporate gridlock, swing-shift workers feel isolated/unappreciated.

      Advice to Management

      Make sure to take care of your swing shift workers. You'll likely see less turnover with them as a result. Otherwise keep up your dedication to employees.

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