NQ Salary
~£173,077
TC Salary
£60,000 / £65,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.30 per year (London) — via vacation scheme only
Seats
4 seats
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One of the world's highest-grossing law firms, with an unmatched breadth of global practice areas. Latham's modified lock-step compensation model makes it one of the most coveted destinations for elite associates, combining Magic Circle-quality transactional work with US firm economics.
Culture & Values
Fast-paced, meritocratic and collegial for a US firm. Associates consistently praise Latham's modified lock-step system — pay primarily based on seniority with performance-based differentiation at senior levels — for reducing the internal competition common at peer US firms. Strong emphasis on teamwork, knowledge-sharing and associate development.
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Method
“Two online assessment stages. Stage 1: a simulated pro bono case based on a real-life matter, plus a short motivational assessment with preference-type behavioural questions. Stage 2: a critical reasoning assessment in a workplace setting, plus two short video interviews. Then assessment day with written task and case study presentation. Recruits exclusively via vacation scheme.”
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