Based on 29 surveyed graduates working at Duncan Cotterill. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.3
Based on 29 reviews
Pros & Cons
The firm gets involved in very complex projects and allows grads to be involved in them and provide input into strategy - as a junior, it is cool to be able to observe and contribute to discussions with senior lawyers in that context.
Great emphasis on wellbeing - work-life balance and looking after yourself are encouraged by everyone. It's quite comforting to know that people are genuinely concerned about you.
100% of the people and the work-life balance they promote.
Great mentoring/support. Lots of interesting work. Very social office.
The exposure to a high calibre of work opportunities as well as the firm culture.
Maybe earning slightly less than grads at other firms. However, the difference is insignificant and not something I'm worried about.
Sometimes things can be a bit disorganised.
Everyone is very friendly and helpful but there's not much out-of-work culture.
Sometimes the level of assistance at work is not as good as it could be.
Grads who live in Auckland and Wellington get paid more than grads who live in Queenstown.
What Insiders Say
8.1
Career Prospects
8.1
Career Prospects
Promotion opportunities come to those over time. There is a clear path of what is required to progress.
The culture is very supportive. I've been able to work with most senior authors in the team. A big thing for me is that I've always felt comfortable asking questions. All staff have very open doors and as a junior that's huge.
I feel that my pay is appropriate for someone at my level. I have mates who get paid more at larger firms, but DC annually alters pay to stay in line with market rates.