There are opportunities for promotion, however, they appear to come at a great personal cost. the people who get promoted are those who are consistently over-utilised and who have significantly sacrificed their personal life to work long hours. it appears that the firm looks to utilisation as the main criteria for promotions as it has been observed (by employees and externally engaged consultants) that certain more senior employees lack the leadership and management skills required for their level of seniority.
Opportunity to become associate after two years in the graduate program.
We have three check in conversations throughout the year for qualified lawyers, and 3 conversations during each 6-month grad rotation. there are always opportunities to suggest new initiatives and engage in work outside of billables. i have seen my female mentors be promoted regardless of family plans, which is very reassuring. you feel supported to grow and ask questions and encouraged to try new things.
