A snapshot view to give you a sense of Allens’ ethos and culture.
The upside – high autonomy complemented by strong mentoring
The downside – very long (but very flexible) hours
Sneak peek – a day in the life of Conor Ruane
Wellbeing and workplace culture 9.1/10
The 3 word review - ‘supportive’, ‘flexible’, ‘respectful.’
‘Great levels of cooperation, everyone is respectful at all levels. Social life is good at the firm.’
Remuneration 7.8/10
‘Competitive’ although graduates are not eligible for bonuses
‘We are occasionally given a $250 voucher and day of leave in lieu if we have been working especially hard or doing a lot of overtime work.’
Professional development 8.9/10
Two 12-month rotations plus a possible international secondment
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There are innumerable opportunities for both formal and informal learning. These are focused on soft skills (for example, engaging with clients) and professional development (for example, legal courses)
Social Responsibility 8.4/10
Strong on philanthropy, reconciliation, and sustainability.
‘Noticeable everyday commitment to green energy/climate change. Variety of other charitable programs, including significant pro bono opportunities.’