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Bird & Bird Early Careers

Whether you’re finishing school or college, commencing a university degree, or considering changing to a career in law, we have opportunities for you. From workshops, panel discussions and law fairs, to online work experience and open days, there’s so much to discover at Bird & Bird.

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The AllAboutLaw perspective on Bird & Bird

In our ever-connected world, Bird & Bird aims to be the number one firm supporting organisations as they adapt to new technologies. Past trainees have described the firm as “forward-thinking and focused on innovation" for their multidisciplinary, innovative approach to working. 

Bird & Bird has a strong international reach, working in offices worldwide and collaborating with a network of over 500 firms in more than 170 jurisdictions. This means their lawyers frequently work on multi-jurisdictional cases and are well-versed in cross-border matters. 

Working across a variety of practice areas, the firm’s lawyers are some of the highest-ranked. Known for their collaborative office culture, working as one firm to deliver exceptional advice, becoming a trainee at Bird & Bird guarantees you the opportunity to work in an inspiring, supportive work environment in some of the most progressive areas in industry. Trainees are encouraged to get involved, with a past trainee praising the fact that “Bird & Bird really value you as individuals and encourage you to take ownership of your strengths early on.”

While the firm may be multinational, it is always keen to give back to the community. All employees are encouraged to volunteer pro bono, investing their time and full expertise into making a positive difference in people's lives. Prioritising social inclusion, the firm even has a scholarship program providing employment opportunities, mentorship and financial support to sixth form students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

What the firm says

We’re an international law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Our vision is to be the number one law firm in the world for organisations being changed by the digital world of those leading that change. We have a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world’s digital future. We use our sector understanding and legal experience to unlock the issues and we take a commercial approach when applying the law.

There are different pathways to qualification as a solicitor at Bird & Bird. If you’ve not attended university, you can become a solicitor apprentice by applying to our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. If you’re studying or have studied at university, you can become a trainee solicitor by applying to and attending a vacation scheme, as all vacation scheme participants are assessed for a training contract.

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Data

• 1st year trainee£47,000
• 2nd year trainee£52,000
• PGDL grant & course fees paidYes (£10,000)
• SQE grant & course fees paidYes (£15,000)
• Retention rateUndisclosed
• Offices31
• NQ salary£98,000

Sustainability

Sustainability is incredibly important to this law firm. The firm has signed up to the Sustainable Recruitment Alliance pledge, which is a movement committed to finding more sustainable ways to attract early talent.

Academic requirements

• A-levels (or equivalent) AAB
• UG Degree (or equivalent) 2:1

We understand that you may not have received the grade you hoped for due to extenuating or mitigating circumstances. Please detail any relevant information in your application for us to take into consideration. We also use a Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) to enable us to recruit people from different backgrounds and help us understand your achievements in the context in which they were gained.

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