Based on 21 surveyed graduates working at Sparke Helmore Lawyers. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.3
Based on 21 reviews
Pros & Cons
Everyone is helpful and supportive. Very encouraging and wanting to help you succeed within your career.
There is a great work/life balance. It is obviously dependant on the team you are placed in, but overall it appears senior management appreciate their staff and work hard to ensure everyone remains happy.
I am given the opportunity to get involved in a variety of work.
Sparkes also helps foster relationships within the cohort of graduates across the country which is great for both networking and developing valuable friendships.
The people and their attitude to work and the culture across the firm.
Long hours.
The pay is generally lower than market pay.
The uncertainty re rotations.
The lack of desk/office spaces.
The billable targets are slightly higher than other firms in the same tier and pay is sometimes on the lower end of the spectrum.
What Insiders Say
8.4
Career Prospects
8.4
Career Prospects
If you are willing to put in the work - everyone is supportive and helpful.