This discussion is now closed.
Check out other Related discussions
- move out or commute for uni?
- Will I get a TN to Kirkland & Ellis
- Is University of Bristol's Law School Good/Prestigious?
- UK clearing as an American Student
- Am I applying to the right unis? What is the likelihood of me getting in?
- Current y12 applying for law next year hopefully
- How much will my A-Level grades hold me back in a legal career?
- Seeking Part-Time Legal Employment in London
- Is a Cambridge Economics Degree really worth it?
- Nottingham law prestige?
- UCL or HKU?
- Which uni is best for law in Uk?
- PGDL — London, regions, or training contract?
- LLB Law at UoM or QMUL
- International Relations at Uni
- Durham firms
- UCL Law & American law schools?
- Will I be disadvantaged applying to be a solicitor if I haven't gone to a London uni?
- QMUL vs University of Manchester Law
- How to score a magic circle training contract (Non RG uni + poor A Levels)...HELP!
American law firms in London
Just wanted to know if there are a lot of American law firms in London and how big and selective they are?
Not all, Slaughters doesn't have offices in the States.
There's a fair few US firms based in London. Most have relatively small numbers of trainee intakes annually, and it's as sought after as MC, with people typically after the insane salaries. Check the Chambers Student Guide to see the listings.
There's a fair few US firms based in London. Most have relatively small numbers of trainee intakes annually, and it's as sought after as MC, with people typically after the insane salaries. Check the Chambers Student Guide to see the listings.
Jools
Not all, Slaughters doesn't have offices in the States.
There's a fair few US firms based in London. Most have relatively small numbers of trainee intakes annually, and it's as sort after as MC, with people typically after the insane salaries. Check the Chambers Student Guide to see the listings.
There's a fair few US firms based in London. Most have relatively small numbers of trainee intakes annually, and it's as sort after as MC, with people typically after the insane salaries. Check the Chambers Student Guide to see the listings.
True - the US firms are HIGHLY competative - I think you'll really have to have a TOP CV for most of them - eg Covington, Skadden, Shearman, Cravath...
Basically they vary alot - from US Outpost stocked with JDs to a bona fide branch with partnership prospects ...
Again though - they can be great - salaries of 120k 3PQ, but youll need a first and some good smooth talking !
Covington is the nicest firm that I've been too and they offer a whopping-great £85k on qualification - far ahead of anyone else unless you include Skaddens and they don't take trainees. 
Jools m8, Slaughters do have a NY office IIRC.
I'd choose a big US firm over a MC firm any day. Big salary, nice working environment (from what I've experienced anyway), far more responsibility (a trainee is more likely to be treated as a junior associate) but, usually, not-existent partnership prospects, particularly at Cravath, Skaddens etc.
Jools m8, Slaughters do have a NY office IIRC.
I'd choose a big US firm over a MC firm any day. Big salary, nice working environment (from what I've experienced anyway), far more responsibility (a trainee is more likely to be treated as a junior associate) but, usually, not-existent partnership prospects, particularly at Cravath, Skaddens etc.
Vitriol
I'd choose a big US firm over a MC firm any day. Big salary,
Is there a big difference between a £50k and £70k or whatever qualification salary? I don't mean literally, the £20k difference, I mean would your life be much different? Would you be more content? Not really.
Jools
Would you be more content? Not really.
I cant speak for you mate, but I know I wouldn't complain about a £20k salary increase - it could pay off the costs that the lucky few UofLon Law students selected for the London/Columbia (LLB/JD) option incurs!
You are all so shallow
Vitriol
It makes a difference to me. You can use that extra £20k for a nice Porsche.
Hehe.
Hehe.
You'll need a bit more than that...
Vitriol
Nah, an extra £20k per year is something like £1000 per month. That could be used to finance one.
Oh OK, I thought you meant the £20k as a lump sum.
i dont think that £20k in the initial years is going to make much difference....you are still going to be one of the best paid people in the country and the salaries at partner level are very similar. In fact, S&M salaries beat Skaddens i think! (oh i think somebody has already said that!)
Related discussions
- move out or commute for uni?
- Will I get a TN to Kirkland & Ellis
- Is University of Bristol's Law School Good/Prestigious?
- UK clearing as an American Student
- Am I applying to the right unis? What is the likelihood of me getting in?
- Current y12 applying for law next year hopefully
- How much will my A-Level grades hold me back in a legal career?
- Seeking Part-Time Legal Employment in London
- Is a Cambridge Economics Degree really worth it?
- Nottingham law prestige?
- UCL or HKU?
- Which uni is best for law in Uk?
- PGDL — London, regions, or training contract?
- LLB Law at UoM or QMUL
- International Relations at Uni
- Durham firms
- UCL Law & American law schools?
- Will I be disadvantaged applying to be a solicitor if I haven't gone to a London uni?
- QMUL vs University of Manchester Law
- How to score a magic circle training contract (Non RG uni + poor A Levels)...HELP!
Latest
Trending
Last reply 2 days ago
Has anyone received offers for law from university of Nottingham or Warwick?Law
18
35
Last reply 4 weeks ago
have a 2 . 2 in LLB. can i still become a barrister if i do well in LLM?Law
3
12
