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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.

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’ve advised clients from over 120 countries within the last year, and our clients include 17 of the world’s most innovative companies according to Forbes. 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 expertise 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: as a solicitor apprentice or trainee solicitor. The early bird catches the worm – take your first steps towards a career in the legal sector with our Early Bird Scholarship, Flying Start Programme, Open Days, Office Drop-Ins, and Virtual Experience Programme. Or, spread your wings and begin your career in law with our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, Vacation Schemes and Training Contract.

Start your career with us and discover what's possible for you at Bird & Bird.

As a candidate, you must be prepared to showcase your skills, experience and suitability for the role, programme, or opportunity you’re applying to through different assessment styles. The recruitment process is different for each opportunity and programme. However, the key competencies we recognise in our solicitors, and what we assess aspiring solicitors against in assessments, is consistent across all of our opportunities:

Proactivity & Initiative
Enthusiasm & Willingness to Learn
Communication & Engagement
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Quality & Detail Focus
Project Management & Organisation
Motivation & Commercial Awareness
Working Effectively under Pressure

Go to our employability hub, The Nest, to develop your legal skills and commercial awareness, learn about the recruitment process and what we look for in successful candidates, and general advice on navigating your career in law.

We know an inclusive culture, alongside a diverse workforce, makes us more innovative and agile.

Diversity and inclusion in all that we do: our ambition is to have a culture built on empathy and respect, where identity is never a barrier to success, and we all have the freedom to be ourselves. To be inspired by the possibilities that diversity offers our people, our clients, and our firm. To reflect the diversity of the communities and societies we operate in and to be inclusive in all that we do.

Our employee networks

Embrace is an award-winning, non-exclusive, and supportive community that welcomes employees of all cultural and racial backgrounds. Embrace is a network for those who relate to, identify with, appreciate, or celebrate culture, religion, history, and experience. The mission is to raise awareness on multiculturalism in the workplace, create an internal network of support, collaborate with leadership in the firm to enhance diversity and inclusion and host socials and events.

StandOUT provides a supportive framework for our LGBTQ+ staff and allies, by representing their views and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. StandOUT organise internal and external events and initiatives to raise awareness and educate all employees about our LGBTQ+ community.

NeuroNetwork celebrates neurodiverse minds and all ways of thinking in the workplace. Neurodivergent people can bring unique abilities and qualities to the workplace, but also face challenges and can feel unsupported. The network is a place of support, education, and inclusivity in the firm, to eradicate the challenges faced by neurodivergent colleagues.

Beyond Backgrounds is our social mobility network to increase awareness and visibility of our efforts within the social mobility space and provide a launchpad to build on these efforts. The mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture for individuals from less privileged and more diverse social backgrounds, from how we recruit to how we promote.

Multi-Faith Groups is a broader network for all faith networks within the firm, including Muslim, Jewish, and Christian groups.

We’re a disability, neurodiversity and mental health inclusive employer and want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process or require assistance completing an application as the result of disability, you can get confidential advice from our Early Careers team at earlycareers@twobirds.com or call +44 (0)20 7415 6000.