Save to My Vault

    X


    You must be logged in to post this content to your My Vault. log in or register

  • Save to MyVault
  • Print

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Europe

Also Known As: Davis Polk & Wardwell, Davis Polk and Wardwell, Davis Polk Wardwell, Davis Polk, DPW
Law Firms

VAULT RANKINGS 2012



GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
10 offices
View all company stats


THE BUZZ…
  • “Excellent lawyers, very broad in knowledge”
  • “Not famous here”

NEWS AND UPDATES

Allow Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Europe to contact me with news and updates


Vault's Scoop

Uppers

•  “The quality of the transactions we do”
•  “Top pay and benefits”
•  “Exit options”

Downers

•  “Unpredictable hours at times”
•  Associates need to actively seek out mentoring

Gold Member Content

ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

Davis Polk & Wardwell, founded in New York City more than 160 years ago, has finance in its DNA. The firm boasts one of the world’s best and most comprehensive corporate departments, with impressive teams in capital markets, M&A, bankruptcy and tax. Its highly regarded litigation practice also has deep roots—in his long career, name partner John Davis argued more than 250 cases before the US Supreme Court. Davis Polk’s London office, which opened in 1973, serves as the headquarters of the firm’s European practice.

Become a Gold Member or Log in to read the entire Scoop

From the Community


Are you currently working for Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Europe or have been an employee in the past?

Submit a review


Gold Member Content

Davis Polk & Wardwell SALARIES


Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Europe salary & compensation reviews include all signing and year-end bonuses, vacation time and other perks and reimbursements that make up total compensation.

View all Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Europe salary reports
 
Gold Member Content

Davis Polk & Wardwell SURVEY SAYS


Vault’s Verdict: Lawyers at Davis Polk enjoy interesting, challenging work in a respectful, civil atmosphere. Sure, the hours can be erratic, but that’s of little matter for some associates, for whom theirs is “not just a job, but a passion!”

A lawyer’s life

•  “Probably the most exciting job you can do at my age. Not just a job, but a passion!” – Associate

•  “Highly satisfied with the type of work and level of responsibility, but not the hours.” – Associate



Become a Gold Member or Log in  to read the entire Survey Says

DISCUSSIONS


View all discussions



Getting Hired



Gold Member Content

Tips from the inside

Vault’s Verdict: Insiders agree that cultural fit is important; as one associate puts it, the firm is “always looking for the enigmatic ’Davis Polk’ type”. Must-have qualities include “excellent academic credentials”, “commercial awareness”, curiosity, “common sense” and “an eye for the big picture”.


Become a Gold Member or Log in to read the entire Getting Hired



You are now signed up for Vault's Weekly Career Update

Featured Guide

Vault Guide to the Top Media & Entertainment Employers
Vault Guide to the Top Media & Entertainment Employers

US $19.95
Vault brings its famed journalistic, "insider" approach to media and entertainment industry employers. The Guide provides business profiles, hiring and workplace culture information on top employe...
more info


Add     PDF download


View all guides

About Us | Media Center | For Employers | For Schools and Libraries | FAQs

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map | Contact Us

© 2013 Vault.com Inc.
CONNECT WITH US