Great to Have on Your Resume, Not Great if you Want a Life - Associate Attorney Kirkland & Ellis Employee Review

4.0
26 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Very prestigious, high quality work, flexible working environment.

Cons

Long hours and irrationally short turnaround times. Some deals that would take 6 weeks at other firms are done in 48 hours at Kirkland because they are afraid to tell their clients "no". Some jerks.

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Free food, great medical benefits

Cons

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5.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Great culture, free food, lots of training and resources available

Cons

Overtime can be high depending on role

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