Shook Lin & Bok LLP
    (11 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Legal Services

    Company size

    51-100

    Primary location

    Ambank Group Building, No. 55, Jalan Raja Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    From its humble origins as a sole-proprietorship established in 1918. Shook Lin & Bok has grown into one of the largest law firms in Malaysia. It is also the oldest law firm of local origin in the country.

    Reviews overview

    3.111 ratings in total
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    55%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Shook Lin & Bok LLP?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Shook Lin & Bok LLP appreciate the friendly and supportive colleagues who are willing to teach, as well as the learning opportunities available by handling a wide array of work. The firm is praised for its good working culture with a sense of community and inclusivity, especially among those from the same pupillage intake. It is seen as a great place to grow as a lawyer, with good retention rates and opportunities for career development.

    However, some potential challenges were noted, such as outdated technology and a lack of basic infrastructure, with computers barely working. There are indications that work-life balance can be challenging at times due to workload, with the need to stay back late. A few reviewers mentioned potential issues with management, such as a traditional mindset and an emphasis on hierarchy. Additionally, the facilities at the firm could use some upgrades, according to some reviewers.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Admin
    Nov 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Wouldn't come back to be honest.
    The good thingsGood colleagues and some of the lawyers are helpful.
    The challengesToxic management wise. No benefit.
    4.0
    former pupil
    Jan 2021
    Overall Good- will recommend
    The good thingsGood working culture. Generally the seniors are supportive and do not hesitate to offer guidance. However, do not expect to be spoon-fed. Colleagues are typically supportive of each other as well. There is a strong sense of community and inclusivity among the lawyers at SLB, especially among those who were from the same pupillage intake. SLB is also a great place to learn and grow as a lawyer. Decent retention rate.
    The challengesThere is an emphasis on hierarchy in the firm amongst some lawyers. Old technology- some computers given to pupils and even associates barely work. Incredibly inconvenient when trying to finish work urgently. This is not a negative point, but staying back late to finish the work assigned is necessary at times because of its urgency/ amount of work you have.
    3.0
    Pupil
    Apr 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    People are friendly but wheether
    The good thingsThe people here are generally very friendly. Whether you would be able to get along with a partner would differ depending on which partner you're working for. Work life balance also differs greatly depending on which department you're in. It is worth noting that the pupillage system here is a pen system where you're free to try out everything but there is an unspoken rule where you should always prioritise your own's dept work first. Personally think that there are pros/cons with this system.
    The challengesYour stress level depends greatly on the department which you're placed in or the partner that you work for.
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