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Allens

4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Management at Allens

8.8
8.8 rating for Management, based on 21 reviews
How accessible are managers and do they make good mentors? You may want to address internal communication, performance feedback or praise and recognition.
The managers at the firm as a whole are very competent. They are leaders in their field, set a good example of relationship management with clients and are approachable for juniors. There are a small number of managers who are very good technical lawyers but have less experience with managing juniors. In these cases, it is necessary to learn how to 'manage up' to some extent.
Graduate, Brisbane
Very good. Couldn't ask for better.
Graduate, Sydney
I'm in the rare position of sharing an office with my formal mentor, whom I speak with basically daily about how I'm feeling about the job and my performance. I think lawyers at the firm recognise how empowering praise can be and are generous with it, and are gentle with constructive feedback.
Graduate, Sydney
We're generally very well managed and I think Allens take leadership seriously.
Graduate, Melbourne
Great manager - very invested in development, opportunities to learn, emphasis on W/L balance (as much as can be done in corporate legal environment).
Graduate, Melbourne
This is team dependant. Some people are excellent (ie, 10). Some people are very poor (ie, 3 or 4).
Graduate, Melbourne
They are very accessible. I've had a great experience with my manager who has offered some very wise, practical and helpful advice. And really makes me feel encouraged, supported and valued. I'm also impressed with the courage of the firm in taking a view on social issues that resonate with me.
Graduate, Sydney
The performance feedback structure can be informal (especially if you actively ask for feedback), but there is also a formal system in place with a Partner (quarterly). In my experience, the mentorship has been first-class and well-communicated. Sometimes people may be less accessible if they are going through very busy periods, but if you put in the effort to schedule time aside this is usually no bar to contacting them.
Graduate, Brisbane
The managers and partners are all very approachable and relatable - this makes it great when asking or receiving feedback.
Graduate, Perth