Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird Virtual Experience Programme

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Applications are open; the official page does not publish an exact closing date.
• Programme dates: Exact programme dates are published on the relevant official student page when available.
• Duration: 7–8 hours
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are open; the official page does not publish an exact closing date.
• Programme: Exact programme dates are published on the relevant official student page when available.

• Who can apply: Open to all
• Eligibility: access: Open access application required: false
• Academic requirements: Academic requirements are not published on the reviewed programme master page unless stated below.
• Application process: No formal application for the core resource Open the official Bird & Bird or Forage page Complete the resource or register for an individual event where applicable
• Assessments: No formal recruitment assessment
• Progression: No automatic progression; the resource may support later applications.
• Right to work: Not applicable to the online resource.
• Disability support: Accessibility concerns can be raised with Bird & Bird or Forage.

Hong Kong - Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Application timing: There is no separate direct application; trainees are selected from the Hong Kong summer internship.
• Programme dates: Starts September 2028 and lasts two years.
• Duration: Two years
• Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

• There is no separate direct application; trainees are selected from the Hong Kong summer internship.
• Programme: Starts September 2028 and lasts two years.

• Who can apply: Future trainee solicitors
• Eligibility: Selection is through the Hong Kong summer internship.
• Progression: Training contract leading toward qualification.
• Funding: Funding details are not published in the reviewed brochure.

Virtual Experience Programme

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand through Forage.
• Programme dates: Self-paced and available online.
• Duration: 7–8 hours
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand through Forage.
• Programme: Self-paced and available online.

• Who can apply: Open to all
• Eligibility: Open access; a computer or tablet and internet connection are required.
• Academic requirements: No grades or previous legal experience are required.
• Application process: Start the free simulation on Forage and complete the three self-paced modules.
• Assessments: No formal recruitment assessment
• Progression: No automatic progression; the resource may support later applications.
• Right to work: Not applicable to the online resource.
• Disability support: Accessibility concerns can be raised with Bird & Bird or Forage.

Belgium - Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Belgium: Brussels

• Application timing: Applications are accepted throughout the year; no fixed deadline is published.
• Programme dates: Internship dates are arranged with the Brussels office.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are accepted throughout the year; no fixed deadline is published.
• Programme: Internship dates are arranged with the Brussels office.

• Who can apply: Students
• Eligibility: Submit the academic and motivation information requested on the official page.
• Progression: Work-experience route in the Brussels office.
• Funding: Funding details are not published.

Germany - Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Germany: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich

• Application timing: Application dates vary by office, cohort or live student vacancy; no single deadline is published.
• Programme dates: Exact programme dates are published on the relevant official student page when available.
• Duration: Not published
• Status: variable

Published application and programme dates

• Application dates vary by office, cohort or live student vacancy; no single deadline is published.
• Programme: Exact programme dates are published on the relevant official student page when available.

• Who can apply: Law students
• Eligibility: audience: Law students country: Germany criteria: Country-specific official page or vacancy
• Academic requirements: Academic requirements are not published on the reviewed programme master page unless stated below.
• Application process: Application stages are not published for this route unless stated below. Use the official Bird & Bird country careers page Follow the live vacancy or programme instructions
• Assessments: Assessment details are not published for this route unless stated below.
• Progression: Potential continuation as a student employee.
• Right to work: Country-specific employment and immigration requirements apply.
• Disability support: Country-specific recruitment teams should be contacted for adjustment requests.

Australia - Summer Clerkship

Type: Clerkship

Location: Australia: Sydney

• Application timing: Applications follow the Law Society of New South Wales clerkship timetable; Bird & Bird does not publish a separate deadline on the reviewed page.
• Programme dates: Sydney summer clerkship; exact next scheme dates are not published on the reviewed page.
• Status: variable

Published application and programme dates

• Applications follow the Law Society of New South Wales clerkship timetable; Bird & Bird does not publish a separate deadline on the reviewed page.
• Programme: Sydney summer clerkship; exact next scheme dates are not published on the reviewed page.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law students
• Eligibility: Applicants should meet the current NSW clerkship eligibility requirements.
• Progression: Main pathway into the Australian Graduate and Associate Programme.
• Funding: Paid; rate not published.

Finland - Thesis Trainee

Type: Student Role

Location: Finland: Helsinki

• Application timing: Open application; no fixed closing date is published.
• Programme dates: Helsinki thesis-trainee timing is arranged with the office.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Open application; no fixed closing date is published.
• Programme: Helsinki thesis-trainee timing is arranged with the office.

• Who can apply: Law students preparing a thesis
• Eligibility: Requirements are stated on the official Finland careers page.
• Progression: Student experience alongside thesis work.
• Funding: Vacancy-specific.

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprentice Open Day 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Applications close on 14 October 2026 at 12:00 BST.
• Programme dates: 28 October 2026, Bird & Bird London office, 12 New Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1JP.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Applications close on 14 October 2026 at 12:00 BST.
• Programme: 28 October 2026, Bird & Bird London office, 12 New Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1JP.

• Who can apply: For aspiring solicitor apprentices in final year of A-levels/Year 13 or school/college leavers, aged at least 18 by 1 September 2027, with UK work rights and stated academic criteria.
• Eligibility: For aspiring solicitor apprentices in final year of A-levels/Year 13 or school/college leavers, aged at least 18 by 1 September 2027, with UK work rights and stated academic criteria.

Netherlands - Student Internship

Type: Internship

Location: Netherlands

• Application timing: Applications are accepted by email; no fixed closing date is published.
• Programme dates: Internship timing is arranged with the Amsterdam or The Hague office.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Applications are accepted by email; no fixed closing date is published.
• Programme: Internship timing is arranged with the Amsterdam or The Hague office.

• Who can apply: Law students
• Eligibility: Applicants send a CV, motivation letter, marks and any available internship assessments.
• Progression: Student work-experience route in the Netherlands.
• Funding: Funding details are not published.

Germany - Student Collaboration

Type: Student Role

Location: Germany

• Application timing: Application dates vary by office, cohort or live student vacancy; no single deadline is published.
• Programme dates: Exact programme dates are published on the relevant official student page when available.
• Duration: Not published
• Status: variable

Published application and programme dates

• Application dates vary by office, cohort or live student vacancy; no single deadline is published.
• Programme: Exact programme dates are published on the relevant official student page when available.

• Who can apply: Students who completed an internship
• Eligibility: audience: Students who completed an internship country: Germany criteria: Country-specific official page or vacancy
• Academic requirements: Academic requirements are not published on the reviewed programme master page unless stated below.
• Application process: Application stages are not published for this route unless stated below. Use the official Bird & Bird country careers page Follow the live vacancy or programme instructions
• Assessments: Assessment details are not published for this route unless stated below.
• Progression: Potential continued employment and development.
• Right to work: Country-specific employment and immigration requirements apply.
• Disability support: Country-specific recruitment teams should be contacted for adjustment requests.