Former Associate - Associate Ropes & Gray Employee Review

4.0
Nov 29, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The people are exceptionally intelligent. The work is very high-quality and high-profile. The attorneys generally try to maintain a positive, friendly atmosphere. Your time there will look great on your resume, and for good reason - the professional experience is great. Even if you only spend a few years at the firm, you will open many doors.

Cons

Like all law firms of this magnitude (PPP, revenues, number of attorneys, Vault rankings, whatever) it is a sweatshop. Associates are worked to the bone. If anyone tells you that this is a "lifestyle" or "family-friendly" firm, he or she is trying to sell you something. All BigLaw firms are like this - the product they sell is associates' time, and you will have to give an unbelievable amount of your time to the firm. Don't let anyone convince you that the work-life balance is materially different at Ropes than at any other mega firm.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

The OGC department is ok/fair to work in. Remote option is still available if an argument can be made. Some of the newer management is amazing and forward looking. Seems like a lot of room for opportunities especially with the surge of AI. The best time to work here was the first year, second year tapered down and it seems like HR forces management to lessen “good” end of year ratings. There is a new system for goals (SSP/ strategic priorities) which seems pretty exciting if it’s taken seriously.

Cons

Bonus is incredibly minimal, less than a normal paycheck. Work can seem very tedious, and repetitive. Training is poor and all over the place, very unorganized. There is no room for growth in this department, suggestions have been made to create new roles that are more specific rather than “analyst”. The term “analyst” is used to load on as much work as possible with no distinction of “stretch” job duties.

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