An excellent foundation for a promising career - Anonymous employee Orrick Employee Review

5.0
Apr 22, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Working at Orrick laid an excellent foundation for learning the ins and outs of intellectual property law. I had many opportunities to work hands with clients immediately. It was a flexible environment, which was great for being able to maintain a work/life balance. It was also flexible in the sense that management was open to hearing and implementing new strategies where appropriate. Although I moved into another area of law in 2019, I have maintained contact with many of my former colleagues from Orrick, as we developed a great relationship during my tenure.

Cons

I did not get to go to court as much as I would have liked.

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Strong, collaborative BD team with a real focus on innovation and client impact. Great opportunities to take ownership, work closely with partners, and build expertise. Supportive culture with good investment in tools and training.

Cons

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1.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Pay is good, benefits are strong, and PTO is decent.

Cons

It felt quite unsupportive, with management that didn’t provide much guidance or stability. Expectations changed often, which made it hard to stay on track or feel settled in the job. There also seemed to be frequent turnover in the team, which added to the sense of instability and made the workload feel more inconsistent and stressful.

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