Cartmells - Trainee Solicitor Cartmell Shepherd Employee Review

I met some lifelong friends along the painful journey to qualification (who have also moved onto fantastic firms who appreciate and reward them).

Disappointing culture of favouritism by senior management/directors and a failure to appreciate and nurture young talent. Extremely low pay, even for the region. Too much emphasis on marketing rather than doing a good job for clients, and far too much pressure on trainees to give up evenings/weekends without fair remuneration.

The firm has multiple offices but still has a close knit and almost family like feel. Colleagues were all friendly and good community links.

Slight favouritism at times from management