Senior associates at UK law firms are the most miserable lawyers around, according to a Chambers report that surveyed over 1600 people. Only 61 percent said they were happy, compared to trainees and partners who both clocked in around 75 percent satisfaction.
Two out of five associates want to bounce within five years with pay being the biggest complaint, alongside feeling like they cannot do quality work or be themselves. National firm lawyers gripe more about money, while international firm people hate their work allocation and balance. Associates who think their workplace actually cares about development and has supportive vibes are way more likely to stick around long term.
Regional firms like Mills & Reeve and Burges Salmon attract national lawyers, while international types want Bird & Bird or Kirkland. National firm associates work six fewer hours weekly than their international counterparts but everyone seems pretty over it regardless.
Two out of five associates want to bounce within five years with pay being the biggest complaint, alongside feeling like they cannot do quality work or be themselves. National firm lawyers gripe more about money, while international firm people hate their work allocation and balance. Associates who think their workplace actually cares about development and has supportive vibes are way more likely to stick around long term.
Regional firms like Mills & Reeve and Burges Salmon attract national lawyers, while international types want Bird & Bird or Kirkland. National firm associates work six fewer hours weekly than their international counterparts but everyone seems pretty over it regardless.
