Intern - Anonymous employee Davis Polk Employee Review

Amazing perks, friendly for a law firm

Long hours, no mistake tolerance

attorneys are very kind, bright and make an effort to get to know you. benefits are good. there is a good young people culture.

DO NOT WORK HERE AS AN ADMIN ASSISTANT. I completely agree with the other reviews that say they are micromanaged - you have to ask to go to the bathroom. other admins, especially those who have been here for 10 yrs plus, at best bully those around them, at worst, violate workplace sexual harassment rules on the regular. HR does nothing. managers do nothing. there is a culture of fear and retaliation. special treatment is frequent and unchallenged for management favorites. I took this job after being told it had "paralegal-like responsibilities" - it does not. there is no room for growth, networking and coffee chats are discouraged. lack of diversity, esp. no lgbtq+, i've noted discrimination towards muslim coworkers. many coworkers homophobic