Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Former EmployeeAmazing Legal EnvironmentCorporate Legal Assistant RecommendProsThe total opposite of the horror stories you hear about law firm. It has a great work environment and the professionals are very kind individuals.ConsThere is not a lot of diversity in terms of counsel and partners.

Make sure that can't afford the time aren't pressured to help other people all the time so that they can focus on their work.

If you are ever having a problem with something two or three people likely will offer to help you with it.

You likely will feel pressured to help other people when they are having issues with some problem just like how you got help in the past.

Improve technology. Take a less rigid approach. Keep up the good work.

The culture is great at this firm. The atmosphere is relaxed and staff are great. They provide excellent training and top notch attorneys.

Hours are long at times. Be prepared to work under pressure. There is not always a good balance between work and life.

As this firm is revenue oriented so you will get a mix of good projects as well as bad projects. You must be well-versed with the latest technologies to survive at this firm.

The work-life balance at this firm is brilliant and work environment is very friendly. The workplace possesses a steep learning curve. The place is excellent for starting a new career and learning new things. The workplace is very organized and communication friendly.

To be able to survive at this place one needs to be very much dynamic and adaptive to new technologies. The compensation is at par with other law firms in the market, but is not higher than others.