"Here's what they found: US powerhouses still dominate the table for the longest average working days. At the very top, junior lawyers report clocking around 13 hours a day - often leaving the office after 10:00 pm. These late nights don't go unrewarded: newly qualified salaries at these top firms have surged to a record-breaking £180,000 [~$243,000] over the past year or so."
"Much like what happens here in the US, Biglaw associates are really working themselves to the bone across the pond. "We are constantly on call and we cannot leave our phones at home for more than 20 minutes," said one associate. "I have had partners calling me when I am in bed for redlines and have been bombarded with emails even when ill.""
More than 2,000 trainees and junior lawyers across the UK's top 100+ firms report average working days exceeding 11 hours. US-headquartered firms lead the rankings, with junior lawyers at the highest-scoring firms averaging about 13-hour days and often leaving after 10:00 pm. Newly qualified salaries at those firms have risen to around £180,000. Magic Circle firms show average desk times between 10 and 11 hours, with NQ pay near £150,000. Associates report constant on-call expectations, late-night calls for redlines, and email overload even when unwell. The top ten list names specific firms averaging between 11 and 13 hours daily.
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