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Welcome to the Bristows trainee recruitment website

This is where you can find out a bit more about our firm, the work
we do and the kind of clients we do it for.

You can also get an insight into life at Bristows by hearing from
some of the trainees who are already working here.

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About us

Bristows is a medium-sized firm that handles the kind of work you might normally associate with only the very largest firms. Established more than 170 years ago, we have built up a client list that includes leading businesses from a variety of sectors, whether global corporations, growing start-ups, charities or financial institutions.

Working with so many ambitious organisations, we are often advising on issues that shape entire industries and on which a company's future might depend. For example, advising on whether the business is entitled to launch a new product or assisting a client to buy a rival business.

Our size makes this an ideal environment for trainees. As part of a small intake, our trainees work alongside our partners dealing directly with clients right from the start. There's plenty of responsibility but this is matched by an extremely supportive and friendly culture so you're never far from encouragement and advice when you need it.

We recognise that our reputation as a leading City law firm is entirely down to the individuals who work here, so we place great stock in attracting talented people and doing all we can to make sure they enjoy life at Bristows. We're particularly proud of the fact that our firm has one of the highest retention rates in the City, and we aim to offer jobs to all of our trainees at the end of their training contracts.

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Profiles

Our people
If you really want to know what a firm's like, the best way is to speak to the people who work there. In this section, you'll hear from our trainees on why they chose Bristows and how they're finding life at the firm.

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How to apply

At Bristows we interview twice a year, usually in February and August. Candidates considered for an interview in February are usually in their 3rd or final year or have already graduated. We begin considering applications for February interviews in January. If you fall into one of these categories, please apply early to give us time to consider your application.

If you're thinking of applying to Bristows, or any other law firm for that matter, there are some general pointers that are worth bearing in mind. We've put together a list of tips below to give you an idea of the kind of people we're looking for and things to think about at the different stages of the application process. In the FAQs section, we've also answered some of the questions that graduates most commonly ask us.

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Events

Events diary

The best way to get an idea of what we're like as a firm is to come along and meet our people at one of the career fairs and presentations we'll be attending over the coming months. They're a great opportunity to ask questions and find out first-hand what life's like as a Bristows lawyer.

We've listed below where we'll be and when, but if you have any questions in the meantime please take a look at our frequently asked questions or feel free to contact us.

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Contact us

If you'd like to know more about Bristows before deciding whether we're the right firm for you, please don't hesitate to give us a call. We can arrange for you to have a chat with a trainee or one of our partners, or our recruitment team will be able to answer any specific questions you might have.

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