How has life as an associate at Bird & Bird changed for our trainees following qualification?
Here are some of their views:
Rachel Fetches, Associate
The prospect of filling in the application forms for law firms tends to focus the mind somewhat. At the time, I was working full time and didn’t fancy spending all my evenings and weekends describing what cartoon character I best identified with. So when I discovered Bird & Bird and learnt more about their philosophy to both people and their business I was extremely excited.
When I began to ask around about the firm all I got were positive comments about the down to earth approach of the people and the excellent reputation of the firm’s work in the industry sectors on which it focuses. Although Bird & Bird is not the largest firm in the city, it is consistently ranked in the top tiers in these sectors. Added to this, the firm is ambitious having recently expanded in Europe and Asia.
The interview process confirmed my belief that this would be a great place to learn and work. I was put at ease from the moment I walked in and actually found myself enjoying it. So when I was offered a place at the firm, I had no hesitation in accepting it, and now I really do feel that I made the right choice both in terms of the work and the people.