Decent for Big Law - Associate Orrick Employee Review

3.0
6 Jul 2022
Recommend
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Pros

A great variety of work that gives good exposure to various areas of corporate law. It is a socially conscious place that tries to do the right thing with some genuinely nice people.

Cons

Typical toxicity of big law: no work life balance and considering associates as cogs in a wheel. This also manifests in the tendency to put client demands (sometimes unreasonable) above all else to an unhealthy degree.

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5.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Strong, collaborative BD team with a real focus on innovation and client impact. Great opportunities to take ownership, work closely with partners, and build expertise. Supportive culture with good investment in tools and training.

Cons

High standards mean constant improvement

1.0
28 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is good, benefits are strong, and PTO is decent.

Cons

It felt quite unsupportive, with management that didn’t provide much guidance or stability. Expectations changed often, which made it hard to stay on track or feel settled in the job. There also seemed to be frequent turnover in the team, which added to the sense of instability and made the workload feel more inconsistent and stressful.

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