Q&A

What sets Slaughter and May apart?

What sets Slaughter and May apart?

There are five distinct differences that set us apart from other global law firms: our way of working, our international approach, our people, our view on time and our culture.

What type of firm is Slaughter and May?

international law firm
Slaughter and May is an international law firm headquartered in Bunhill Row, London. Founded in 1889, Slaughter and May is considered to be one of the most prestigious law firms in the world and is a member of the “Magic Circle” of elite UK law firms.

How many trainees at Slaughter and May?

Magic circle outfit Slaughter and May has posted its spring 2020 retention score, revealing 29 of its 31 soon-to-be associates were staying put post-qualificaiton. This hands the firm, which takes on around 80 trainees each year, a solid result of 94%.

Is Slaughter and May a good place to work?

Great Firm The expectation that the quality of your work and each individual will be the very best. The benefits are pretty decent too. There are not too many cons to speak of, but there is a significant disparity within the firm on the legal and business services functions.

What are Slaughter and May known for?

THE FIRM Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm with a worldwide corporate, commercial and financing practice. The firm provides incisive advice while ensuring real value for money, and a professional service of the highest calibre.

How much does Slaughter and May Pay?

Slaughter and May has hiked salaries for its newly-qualified solicitors to £100,000. It means the firm has caught up with Magic Circle peers Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters, which have all recently raised their base pay at £100k – as has Hogan Lovells.

How much do partners at Slaughter and May earn?

Understandably, estimates about the firm’s average partner profits vary wildly. One legal publication estimates the average PEP to be £3.1 million, with the lockstep ranging from just under £2 million to around £3.5 million. For revenue it has £667 million.

Are there any work experience opportunities at slaughter and may?

If you are at university, or have graduated, and are considering a career as a City lawyer and would like to learn more about training at Slaughter and May, there are many opportunities for you to meet us, either at one of our events or through an open day, work experience scheme or workshop at our London office.

What to include when applying for slaughter and may?

COVID-19 – If your exams were cancelled due to COVID-19, please include any essay or coursework results you have received to date in your application. Slaughter and May is committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone.

How does virtual insight work at slaughter and may?

Our Virtual Insight Programme will give you an insight into some of the types of work our trainees and lawyers do every day. The programme encourages the development of important skills and commercial awareness which will give you a better understanding of what a lawyer does and what a career at Slaughter and May entails.

Is the slaughter and may recruitment process barrier free?

Slaughter and May is committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.