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Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
What is it really like to practise family law? In this session, the BPP team will interview a panel of practising family lawyers to explore the realities of working in this challenging and deeply human area of practice. The discussion will cover the nature of the work, the skills required to succeed and the personal qualities that are particularly important when advising clients through significant life events. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the day-to-day experience of family lawyers and the routes into this rewarding specialism.
- Thu, 05 Mar
- 13:30-14:00 GMT
- Digital Campus
Salary
- Competitive
Bristol Training Contract 2028
RPC
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Salary
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Type of firm
City Law Firms
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Location
Bristol
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Vacancies
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Deadline
16/03/2026
If you are a creative thinker who values personality as much as professionalism, we want to hear from you.
During your two-year training contract, you will complete four six-month rotations, mostly in Insurance, with the option for one of these rotations to be in Corporate & Commercial or Disputes, giving you exposure to a variety of teams and practice areas. You may also have the opportunity to be seconded to one of our clients as an in-house lawyer, allowing you to build genuine relationships with the people behind the cases. In addition, there may be the chance to spend six months of your contract seconded to our Hong Kong or Singapore offices.
We believe personal growth comes from being challenged. You will be given real responsibility throughout your training, but you will never be left to fend for yourself. Our award-winning training ensures you have a Supervising Partner and Associate to support you day-to-day, a mentor to guide you, and a dedicated Trainee Development and Early Talent team to help you thrive.
Recruitment for our Bristol Training Contract begins with an online application form, followed by our new online early talent assessment, introduced in September 2025.
This assessment has been designed specifically for RPC, following in-depth analysis of the attributes needed to succeed as a trainee solicitor here. It explores your strengths, problem-solving ability, and motivations through a blend of behavioural, cognitive and motivational exercises — giving us a well-rounded picture of your potential. At the end, you will also receive a personalised feedback report to support your development.
If you are shortlisted, you’ll then be invited to an in-person assessment day in April. This includes a variety of exercises designed to help us understand your strengths and potential. You will also meet some of our Partners, Associates and Trainees, giving you a real insight into our unique culture. If you are successful following the assessment day, your training contract will start two years later.