Baker McKenzie reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,257 total reviews)
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Milton W. M. Cheng

86% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Baker McKenzie has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,257 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Baker McKenzie 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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1K reviews
3.0
Jan 16, 2016

General

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Broad exposure to wide range of practice. Higher areas of responsibility from a relatively junior level. Great place if the appropriate niche is available and suited.

Cons

Below market compensation for equivalent firms. Insufficient training and mentorship. Heavy focus on social events and partners' whims and fancies.

4.0
Jan 12, 2016

Entrepreneurial client service

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They try to think of creative ways to practice law Genuinely want to improve You can try some really interesting projects You are the captain of your career

Cons

Law firms are tough environments Lawyers can be difficult to work with for non-lawyers Status is important and lawyers get the status markers as soon as they walk through the door

4.0
Jan 8, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment, competitive salary and great medical insurance.

Cons

Bad communication and personal skills of high ranked administrative personnel and partners

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