What it's really like?

There’s a different feel at Bristows. We’re curious and friendly as well as brave and ambitious. You’ll get all the responsibility you want, plenty of support and loads of encouragement.  

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Trainees come from all academic backgrounds - law, humanities and arts as well as science and engineering.

We have a mentoring programme for all trainees and associates — throughout their careers.

You’ll get to work in five or six different practice areas, through our three and six-month trainee seats.

As a trainee you’re most likely to do seats in IP litigation, corporate, real estate and commercial disputes.

90% of our partners are recommended in the latest editions of Chambers & Partners and/or The Legal 500.

In conjunction with LawWorks, we provide pro bono advice to legal advice centres.

The benefits package spans pension, medical and travel cover, gym membership and a Cycle to Work scheme.

On the last Friday of every month we have an in-house social evening. Everyone’s invited!

Regular social events range from theatre and ice skating, to poker, comedy and pub quizzes.

We have several sports teams including netball, football and cricket and others.

We have an annual dinner dance and individual departments also organise their own social activities.

The Legal Cheek survey has awarded Bristows A* for peer support and partner approachability.