Bristows

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We are Bristows, the world’s leading specialist law firm for clients that innovate.

We are a European headquartered hub for litigation, transactions and advice throughout the world. We help clients grow in life sciences, technology and other dynamic sectors. We provide advice on all their legal matters and are proud to be different.

At Bristows, we have always been at the forefront of change. From patenting the first electrical telegraph to launching the UK’s genome sequencing project, we have been helping clients who create and embrace new technologies and ideas.

We focus on dynamic, IP-rich sectors and have the expertise to solve a broad range of litigation, transactional, and advisory challenges. We have a true cross-disciplinary practice encompassing our renowned IP, competition, regulatory, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, IT and data protection teams. The strength of each individual practice complements the others to provide a fully integrated and comprehensive service.

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Statistics and facts

Firm type	City
Practice Areas	Competition & EU Tax Intellectual Property Information Technology Corporate & Financing Commercial & Technology Disputes Real Estate Regulatory Media & Marketing Employment
Head quarters	London
Number of Offices	2
Location of Major UK Offices	London
Location of Major International Offices	Brussels
No of Partners	43
No of Lawyers	100
Managing Partner	Marek Petecki and Liz Cohen

Training Contracts

Training Contracts Each year we ask up to ten graduates to join our team. We are looking for the future partners of the firm. As part of a select and high-calibre intake, we will give you real responsibility earlier than you might expect. During the two-year training contract you will spend time in each of our main departments, including a guaranteed 6-month seat in IP Litigation. Trainees also have the opportunity to go on a 3-month client secondment.
No of Trainees / Yr	10
Location	London
Sponsorship - LPC	Yes
Sponsorship - GDL	Yes
LPC / GDL Provider	BPP
Assessment Process	Application Form Partner Interview Written Exercise Video Interview
Vacation Scheme Requirement?	No (not a requirement of TC application)
Compulsory Seats	IP

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Vacation Schemes

Workshops We run a series of two-day workshops in winter, spring and summer in place of vacation schemes. The workshops are structured to give you an insight into the firm and the work we do. You will take part in interactive sessions, case studies and presentations during the two days, as well as having the opportunity to network with employees across all areas of the firm. Applications for the 2019/20 workshops are now open. Winter Workshop (deadline 17 November 2019) – 11-12 December 2019 Spring Workshop (deadline 31 January 2020) – 25-26 April 2020 Summer Workshop (deadline 31 January 2020) – 24-25 June 2020
No of Vacation Schemes / yr	3
Location	London
Training Contract Interview included?	No
Assessment Process	Application Form Video Interview

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Open Days

Open Days We run two open days each year in spring and summer. The Undergraduate open day is open to applicants of any degree discipline and all years of undergraduate study. The Science and Engineering open day is open to applicants undertaking, or who have completed, a science or engineering based degree, who would like to find out more about pursuing a legal career. Applications for the 2020 open days are now open. Science & Engineering open day (deadline 29 February 2020) – 1 April 2020 Undergraduate open day (deadline 29 February 2020) – 1 July 2020
Number of Open Days	2
Location	London
Assessment Process	Application Form

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Other Opportunities

Workshops

We run a series of two-day workshops in winter, spring and summer in place of vacation schemes. The workshops are structured to give you an insight into the firm and the work we do. You will take part in interactive sessions, case studies and presentations during the two days, as well as having the opportunity to network with employees across all areas of the firm.

Applications for the 2019/20 workshops are now open.

Winter Workshop (deadline 17 November 2019) – 11-12 December 2019

Spring Workshop (deadline 31 January 2020) – 25-26 April 2020

Summer Workshop (deadline 31 January 2020) – 24-25 June 2020

Current Opportunities

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