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targetjobs Awards: third place
targetjobs Awards: third place
targetjobs Awards: shortlisted
targetjobs Awards: shortlisted
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#10 UK 300 student rated sector ranking
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#125 UK 300 student rated overall ranking
Employees: 1001 to 5000

We are an international law firm with 31 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 or those leading that change. We have 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 are interested in the world, current issues, and emerging trends. We use our sector understanding and legal expertise to unlock the issues and we take a commercial approach when applying the law.

To qualify as a solicitor at Bird & Bird, you can join as a solicitor apprentice or trainee solicitor. To become a solicitor apprentice, you can through our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme. To become a trainee solicitor, you can apply by attending a Vacation Scheme or applying directly for a training contract.

The early bird catches the worm – take your first steps towards a career in the legal sector with our Early Bird Pathway (Early Bird Scholarship), Flying Start Programme, Open Days, Office Drop-Ins and Virtual Experience Programme. Spread your wings and begin your career with our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, Vacation Schemes and Training Contract.

Awards

The UK 300 2021/22

The UK 300 2021/22

The 300 most popular graduate employers in the UK, as voted by students

Shortlisted - The most popular graduate recruiter in law award

Shortlisted - The most popular graduate recruiter in law award

As voted for by students. Announced at the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2022

Shortlisted - The sustainability in early talent recruitment award 2023

Shortlisted - The sustainability in early talent recruitment award 2023

As voted for by students. Announced at the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2023.

Shortlisted - The best diversity and inclusion strategy award 2023

Shortlisted - The best diversity and inclusion strategy award 2023

As voted for by students. Announced at the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2023.

Shortlisted - The best social mobility strategy award 2023

Shortlisted - The best social mobility strategy award 2023

As voted for by students. Announced at the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2023.

Shortlisted - The most popular graduate recruiter in law award 2023

Shortlisted - The most popular graduate recruiter in law award 2023

As voted for by students. Announced at the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2023.

Latest opportunities

Latest opportunities

  • Training Contract 2026