Immerse yourself in the world of Bird & Bird and experience life as a junior lawyer with us.
Immerse yourself in the world of an international law firm and discover what life is like as a junior solicitor at Bird & Bird.
Experience life at the firm and learn directly from us in your own time and in your own space with this virtual experience programme. Complete three modules that will encourage you to apply law theory to work situations at Bird & Bird; develop your commercial awareness, skills and knowledge; and practice reviewing, drafting and analysing legal documents for clients. Learn directly from us
The programme takes 7-8 hours to complete, and you will need a tablet, PC or laptop to access the programme online.
At the end of the programme, you will earn a certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network, as well as a recruiter-approved guide on how to showcase this new experience during the recruitment process at Bird & Bird.
This programme is open to all. There are no entry requirements to complete this programme and no previous experience of law is required.
Watch our introductory video. Listen to our trainee solicitors introduce the firm and find out what you can expect from the programme.Sign up and enroll. Our programme is free and can be completed virtually in your own time and own space, from anywhere in the world.Start the first task. Work your way through three different tasks, to understand the work of a solicitor at an international law firm.Submit your work and receive example answers. As you complete each task, you will receive examples to show you how our solicitors would approach the task.
If you do not have the equipment to complete this programme, such as a laptop or computer, please contact earlycareers@twobirds.com.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 7-8 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Review grounds for a trade mark infringement claim and prepare a memo for a client
Develop your understanding of the steps involved in commencing IP litigation- Legal Research
- Legal Application
- Written Communication
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Drafting a software licence agreement
Understanding important provisions and practising your drafting- Commercial Awareness
- Risk Analysis
- Contract Drafting
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Patent analysis
Examine a patent and use your analysis to advise the client- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Writing
- Written Communication
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Finish Line
