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      Simpson Thacher

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      Simpson Thacher reviews

      3.9

      63% would recommend to a friend

      (265 total reviews)
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      William R. Dougherty

      100% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Simpson Thacher has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 265 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Simpson Thacher employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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      265 reviews
      2.0
      May 22, 2014

      Not a good place for non-attorney staff. HR dept is horrendous.

      Legal assistant
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      Pros

      I was a legal assistant. Solid benefits package, OK pay (seems comparable to other big firms, maybe on the lower end), mostly decent attorneys (of course with some arrogant or awkward ones)

      Cons

      Office culture is depressing, low morale, clear divide between attorneys and non-attorney staff, shoebox-sized offices for staff, strict time-off procedures, HR is horrendous both professionally and personally

      5.0
      Mar 27, 2014

      Outstanding people, clients, work & training

      Associate attorney
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I worked with very bright people on big and small deals for big and small clients. Great way to learn the highest level of client service and work product. Great launching pad for the rest of your career - in or out of the law.

      Cons

      Little work/life balance. My first year work demands killed my relationship. Like most professional services firms, not great at managing people. Though mostly filled with nice people with the right values, there are some bad apples that manage up well or bill so high that no one corrects their bad behavior/mistreatment of associates. They don't care about your vacation, holidays, personal commitments - they only care about keeping the client happy. But that's the deal - it's not a surprise.

      4.0
      Mar 13, 2014

      Great people to work wit and the smartest in the legal business

      Anonymous employee
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great legal minds and support staff. Opportunities for growth in and out of the legal field. Training available at all levels of management

      Cons

      Not willing to move ahead with innovation and change. Need representation in a greater number of international markets

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