Culture

'You would still be very lucky to land a training contract with this successful and ambitious firm, where the quality of both work and training remains high.'

A high performance culture combined with a great social life. A firm that's big enough to enjoy a national reputation but still small enough to know your name. The sort of firm where in the morning you could be working for a FTSE 100 and in the afternoon you could be doing pro-bono. Whatever we're doing it's an approach that's put us in  the Financial Times 50 Best Workplaces in the UK – the only law firm to appear. 

Being 'unstuffy' is a Wragge & Co hallmark. For a start, we value minimum hierarchy so we're open plan. Everyone has the same space. In fact, being open and honest is one of our most precious values. We have a monthly chatroom where you can ask the senior and managing partners anything you like. It's part of a comprehensive internal communications programme that means everyone is kept well informed.

'It has a buzz about it and an open atmosphere.'
Wragge & Co trainee (anon) in Lex 100 2008

'Friendly and approachable colleagues who want you to work as part of their team.'
Wragge & Co trainee (anon) in Lex 100 2008

Ours is a culture that values the individual. Many of our trainees come from very different backgrounds giving them unique and valuable credentials. We've got former pharmacists, equities research analyst, army officer, musicians, teachers and writers.

'After completing a number of vacation schemes this was where I felt I would flourish the most.'
Wragge & Co trainee (anon) in Lex 100 2008

And we do more than just acknowledge diversity. We celebrate diversity. Cultural festivals we celebrate include Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah, Ramadan, Yom Kippur, Diwali, Christmas and Easter. We received a silver rating in the Race for Opportunity 2008 benchmarking report. We were also ranked seventh in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Report 2008, surveying innovation in the legal profession. 

For the full lowdown on Wragge & Co go to The Lex 100 2008.