Salary

It’s not all about the money, but a good chunk of cash in your bank account does make for a nice sweetener at the end of a long month. Whilst earning a high salary shouldn’t be the main driver in choosing where to train, it will inevitably influence your decision. After all, you might be more willing to work your socks off for two years if you know there’s a six-figure NQ paycheque at the end of it. Likewise, you may be willing to settle for a slightly more modest sum to salvage some of your personal and social life. Trainees at these Future Lawyers Winner firms are happy with the pay they receive for their hard work. Click on a firm name to read their Future Lawyers profile and see how they scored in other categories.

Firm Score
Milbank LLP 89.3
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 88
Vinson & Elkins 88
Clifford Chance 87.5
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 86
Morrison Foerster 85.7
Kirkland & Ellis 85.1
Hogan Lovells 84.8
Ward Hadaway 84.3
White & Case LLP 84.3
DLA Piper 84.1
Herbert Smith Freehills 83.7
Mayer Brown 83.2
Macfarlanes 83.2
Osborne Clarke 83
Debevoise & Plimpton 82.9
Cooley (UK) 81.8
Stephenson Harwood 81.6
Latham & Watkins 81
Michelmores 80.4