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Allens

4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Culture at Allens

9.3
9.3 rating for Culture, based on 21 reviews
Please describe your company's culture both in the office and after hours. Let us know about the structure and hierarchy, cooperation and teamwork, and socialising amongst colleagues.
The strength of the interpersonal relationships in our office is much stronger than I anticipated, but it is a strength of the firm. It is a place where a lot of people are very good friends, and take a genuine interest in their colleagues. The social activities are great opportunities to meet new people, and there is generally a culture of inclusion so that everyone is invited into existing social groups to make new friends and connections.
Graduate, Brisbane
Good culture.
Graduate, Perth
Good team vibe. Partners are approachable.
Graduate, Sydney
It probably comes through in some earlier answers, but I think the firm has an excellent culture. There's a sense that senior people know what they're doing and aren't looking to prove anything, so they invest a lot of time in supporting more junior lawyers and putting them on the right track. It's also a very friendly office - I've come to know every face on my floor, as well as many colleagues in different teams and offices. No one is ever really too busy for a chat, and there's a universally-followed open-door policy. Structurally and hierarchically, I think every grad has had direct and substantial contact with the partners and managing associates on each of their matters. There is obviously a process by which our work gets reviewed, but I've found it's usually between me and the partner, without going through several rungs on the way up. Because the team is 'non-siloed', there's not a static teamwork dynamic on each matter - which I think works really well. It also means I've been exposed to different leadership and management styles. The grad cohort is very social, there's always happening on a Friday and the weekend. We otherwise have regular disputes floor drinks and morning tea, as well as matter-specific events.
Graduate, Sydney
Hierarchical, less social than other firms, people are generally more introverted
Graduate, Melbourne
In office: friendly, cooperative, emphasis on learning and learning from mistakes, good team culture After hours: good amount of work activities, social activities are an opt-in basis rather than opt out
Graduate, Melbourne
The company makes a good effort to run organised events during office hours. The events can be based on a broad number of categories - social issues, diversity and inclusion, usual holidays coming up or industry related events. Outside of work hours there are usual celebrations (quarterly parties, EOFY and Christmas events). Colleagues also make an effort to attend non-official work events.
Graduate, Sydney
Hours are fine. Culture is generally ok. Colleagues at my own level (ie, my grad cohort) are brilliant and not sure how I'd cope without them.
Graduate, Melbourne
Structure is clear, the hierarchy is broken down by frequent interactions between juniors and seniors, there is a great sense of collaboration within the team, and between teams nationally. There's a real sense of being one team which I really enjoy. And there are so many opportunities to meet other people in the firm through pro bono activities, committee work, cross-team deals, firm sports and generally around the floor because people are so open to having a chat.
Graduate, Sydney
In my experience, everyone is incredibly kind and willing to give you the time of day. The structure is highly hierarchical, and after-hours work expectation is team dependent and changes with workflow but can be demanding.
Graduate, Brisbane
Great culture where you feel safe, included and valued.
Graduate, Perth